The international media reaction to Pope Francis’ comment on a “gay lobby” differed depending on who told the tale.

Providing contraception freely and universally will result in fewer unintended pregnancies, and fewer abortions.

Bishops are attacking a major social justice document that does not even threaten the values they are trying to uphold.

Selection of the next Pope will factor in a host of complicated variables as wings of the Church compete for ascendancy.

Poverty rates for children of same-sex partners are “over twice” the poverty rates for children of “straight parents”.