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Pope's mercy rhetoric tests Rhode Island church firing
In Providence, a church music director fired for marrying his same sex partner sparks debate over Pope Francis's mercy stance. Bishop Tobin criticizes mercy while Francis urges forgiveness, leaving parishes to balance doctrine and compassion amid resignations and protests.
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Providence
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Pope Francis
Francis
Michael Templeton
Thomas Tobin
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Mercy
James T. Bretzke
Boston College
Templeton
Church of St. Mary
Associated Press
Francesco Francese
Providence Journal