During his recent trip to Belgium at the end of September, Pope Francis announced plans to start a beatification for the country’s late King Baudouin, a devout Catholic who once resigned the throne for a day rather than sign a law legalising abortion. “Upon my return to Rome, I will start the beatification process of Read more
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Cardinal to Pope over beatification for late Belgian king: ‘Not so fast!’
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A diplomatic row has erupted between Belgium and the Vatican after Pope Francis referred to abortion as “murder” and called doctors who perform the procedure “hitmen”. Belgium’s Prime Minister Alexander De Croo has summoned the Vatican’s ambassador, Archbishop Franco Coppola, following the “unacceptable” comments. De Croo stressed “Fortunately, the time when the Church dictated laws Read more