Christian division deepens over Vatican’s pivot on same-sex relationships

[Daily Kos: The Brief]( [Clarence Thomas’ finances raise questions, pope's same-sex pivot deepens divides]( Is it any wonder Americans don’t trust SCOTUS? The year of 2023 is closing as it began: with yet another scandalous report about Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. ProPublica reports that in 2000, Thomas [hinted to some in conservative circles he might retire]( if his financial situation didn’t improve. Shortly thereafter, Thomas' financial outlook did significantly improve. Christian division deepens over Vatican’s pivot on same-sex relationships Pope Francis formally announced priests will be able to [bless same-sex couples](, provided they aren’t blessing same-sex marriages. The move is already [widening the rift among Christian communities](. Other top stories: - [Ex-prosecutor on Hunter Biden case says GOP falsehoods have led to threats]( These are types of threats and intimidation normally associated with mafias. - [Nikki Haley: 'Normal people aren't obsessed with Trump']( Who wants to tell her? - [How police have undermined the promise of body cameras]( Do body cameras really work if police won’t release the recordings and hold officers accountable? - [If you can afford to make a monthly donation, please take a minute right now to give $3 to keep Daily Kos online and accessible for everyone.]( - [Trump's Nazi rhetoric dominates latest rally]( Trump is making his similarity to Hitler into the core of his 2024 campaign. - [After 40 witnesses and 43 days of testimony, here's what we learned at Trump’s civil fraud trial]( Recapping the comprehensive trial that could be a financial catastrophe for the Trump Organization. - You’ll find the best [daily Ukraine coverage]( at Daily Kos! - [It's getting chilly outside. Stay warm with a Daily Kos hoodie. Click here to get yours now!]( Daily Kos needs you now more than ever We are falling behind our projections for two of our three major revenue streams: advertising and list building. This means that at this moment, we need to rely more and more on donations from the Daily Kos community to make ends meet. Can you chip in $5 right now to help Daily Kos keep fighting? [Donate $5]( If you wish to donate by mail instead, please send a check to Daily Kos, PO Box 70036, Oakland, CA, 94612. Contributions to Daily Kos are not tax deductible. Shop the Daily Kos store All items made in USA and union decorated! //notify.dailykos.com/ss/c/wehEm_vu1NBVXOKYSqOxTIIfkvDY5WdweA22OatZqcQreUgmm33sy_VkOla2Q1TdmAu0D0A_sjL7G_5FjnHJY55falmtjdSUn7e3rYQuE81uwbyp-CvcV-_8118HcxdENq2kK5vkYSbQC8aJzXRdZ6wETE6dlP2aX6jdu_K_IFIghaLpTo7OqY15hWa1RZoSXdUzcQLXnDUkZGrangTRenRSz1QiIkx8wMZEmiCLr-ewhb1mqvgWxmEwqAfxm9s3McRbGGcKiewn6bb9qf4di6zVEzT-T6rx3ZvO1HiNJPyJZPcHJYqzD06NHjFy4VcT5QoMb-DUNjlua4-1mz-VF41v-kWvXWzYPNhQhcIq6F0_1RpioDFFPaHj0BFE-7zxvG_KY_K4V7YghT9CuKblEQ/429/vpIomYjyRO2-QXy_6KHzdQ/h19/550VgYI-WpCJnPEiYg4X1geSXiWp6BgSRG9lsTvkbHk //notify.dailykos.com/ss/c/wehEm_vu1NBVXOKYSqOxTIIfkvDY5WdweA22OatZqcSz3ExxC8GF5ranIsL0II2ou5wxA_lMdj9SGUCUWhXLxXhcJORUgPe4U4ypZlLj7TGBscxznQ0Yct7zYkGcOJXWD-tdof_RH98xn1PeGHUeTbeBAk1En8xF_KU2N9Pqt2cKq9tGwtx5UTf7CfqImEJf3-UU7TgD7ULGjqjLWFqmUFpddCiyRWNJvSKLywBhHiVXmlUliufKpWxbEsATTujYbOCGWIby8_eJ7S_sA_OxLf-wfJJp1Ft5J9bXVwMbdpqWPua2pQwTqGQzKPKMyUna3nVOtwZSDSHhWEGpyjAcfDttXDnKP4APuaI7dfvLSq2eHRkJzY9PckV1uT85hFzJ0Oy9Fi5AsejRw_gknbUf0g/429/vpIomYjyRO2-QXy_6KHzdQ/h22/wLyltYAzB8ndvBZromsWa3_TS6W89y8t4w45cHgg_Rc Sent via [ActionNetwork.org](. To update your email address, change your name or address, or to stop receiving emails from Daily Kos, please [click here](.