In an interview with the Associated Press, Pope Francis criticized countries that criminalize homosexuality, saying “God loves us as we are.” The pontiff went on to attribute negative attitudes toward the LGBTQ community to cultural backgrounds and said bishops in particular need to undergo a process of change to recognize the dignity of everyone.
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Today, cable and other streaming services are repurposing programming from broadcast. News networks recognize that they have an advantage over their competitors in the digital age.
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