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Does not want the incident to escalate. They shot down a warplane on tuesday. He spoke in istanbul a short while ago. We do not have any intention to escalate this matter. All we are caring for is defending our security and the law and rights of our brothers. Meanwhile, moscow appears to be making good on its promise. Retribution of a downing warplane on tuesday t. Russian Prime Minister says the incident could mean its scrapped some important joint projects with turkey. They have warned it could result in Turkish Companies losing russian market share. Mr. Medved is working towards isis and re...

MTHATHA, South Africa — The Vatican’s recent declaration allowing the blessing of same-sex couples caused a stir around the world, but perhaps most of all in Africa, a rising center

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.

African Catholic leaders are concerned that in a place where the church is growing faster than anywhere else in the world, and where many forms of Christianity are competing for worshippers, the declaration on same-sex blessings could slow the church’s expansion on the continent.

The Vatican said Monday that Pope Francis had allowed priests to bless same-sex couples, his most definitive step yet to make the Roman Catholic Church more welcoming to LGBTQ+ Catholics and more reflective of his vision of a more pastoral, and less rigid, church.