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Francis urges shift away from culture war in papal interview
In a worldwide Jesuit journal interview, Pope Francis urged toning down the church’s focus on abortion, gay marriage and contraception. He likened the church’s role to a field hospital healing wounds to welcome people back to the faith. Bishops nationwide face pressure to rethink strategy while some leaders defend doctrinal authority.
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John Green
University of Akron
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Benedict XVI
Terrence Tilley
Fordham University
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Baltimore
Bishops’ Religious Liberty Committee
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