The U.S. and Global Security Review - Blog by Michael Novakhov

MIKE NOVA'S STARRED ITEMS Before he became Pope Francis, Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio navigated the poli... via  The New York Times's Facebook Wall  by The New York Times on 3/20/13 Before he became Pope Francis, Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio navigated the politics of gay marriage by advocating that the church in Argentina support the idea of civil unions for gay couples. On Gay Unions, a Pragmatist Before He Was a Pope www.nytimes.com By suggesting in 2010 that the church in Argentina support civil unions for gay couples, Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio revealed himself to be a deal maker willing to compromise. Pope Francis Meets With Other Religious Leaders via  NYT > Home Page  by By JIM YARDLEY on 3/20/13 Pope Francis described the spiritual bond between Catholics and Jews as “very special” and expressed gratitude to Muslim leaders. Moscow Court Rejects Punk Band’s Appeal via  NYT > World  by By ANDREW ROTH on 3/20/13