Pope Francis has released a letter in response to five conservative cardinals who challenged him to affirm church teaching on homosexuality, suggesting there could be ways to bless same-sex unions. New Ways Ministry, an organization that advocates for LGBTQ+ Catholics, has responded positively to the letter, saying it is a major step forward in the Church's attitude towards LGBTQ+ Catholics and could lead to further progress in making the Church a safe and welcoming place for LGBTQ+ Catholics.
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Brian Houston, founder of the Hillsong Church, was found not guilty of concealing his father's child sex crimes by a Sydney Magistrate. The ruling was based on the belief that Houston had a reasonable excuse for not reporting the offenses to police, as the victim had indicated he did not want the abuse reported. The Hillsong Church and Houston's lawyer both expressed relief and gratitude for the ruling.
Key takeaways: Pope Francis presided over Mass in St. Peter’s Square on Palm Sunday, one day after leaving a Rome hospital where he was treated…