Catholic bishops around the world are deeply divided on a Vatican declaration that permits nonliturgical blessings of homosexual couples: some bishops are welcoming the news, some are approaching it ...

Catholic bishops in conservative countries are pushing back on the Vatican's document allowing blessings for individuals in same-sex relationships. Episcopal conferences in African nations have been ...

It is out of step with the continent’s values, many bishops say, and threatens to derail expansion in the church’s fastest growing region in the world. By John Eligon Reporting from Mthatha, South ...