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Buck O'Neil Bridge | Vatican Rejects LGBTQ Unions

By Steve Kraske,
Danie Alexander, Zach Wilson
Published March 17, 2021 at 6:03 PM CDT
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Pope Francis agreed to the latest decree issued by the Vatican. The Austrian Priests' Initiative put out a statement saying its 300-plus member priests would continue to bless same-sex unions.

The new Buck O'Neil Bridge design has not been well-received and the Vatican says it will not bless same-sex marriages.

Segment 1, beginning at 01:00: Kansas Citians are saying the replacement John Jordan “Buck” O’Neil Memorial Bridge design does not do justice to its namesake.

The utilitarian look that left some disappointed was influenced by budget as well as Federal Aviation Administration and Coast Guard requirements not in place when the original structure was built. Listeners offered ideas for reusing the original bridge which will remain standing.

To learn more about the project, visit www.modot.org/buck-oneil-bridge-project.

Segment 2, beginning at 29:51: The Vatican says Catholic priests are not to bless LGBTQ unions because God "cannot bless sin."

Pope Francis has been socially progressive compared to his predecessors. But, after the Pope approved this latest decree, the Catholic Church has received backlash from some of its clergy. We discussed the Vatican's decision and the impact it will have on the LGBTQ community.

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Steve Kraske
When I host Up To Date each morning at 9, my aim is to engage the community in conversations about the Kansas City area’s challenges, hopes and opportunities. I try to ask the questions that listeners want answered about the day’s most pressing issues and provide a place for residents to engage directly with newsmakers. Reach me at steve@kcur.org or on Twitter @stevekraske.
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Danie Alexander
As senior producer of Up To Date, I want our listeners to hear familiar and new voices that shine light on the issues and challenges facing the myriad communities KCUR serves, and to expose our audiences to the wonderful and the creative in the Kansas City area. Just as important to me is an obligation to mentor the next generation of producers to ensure that the important conversations continue. Reach me at alexanderdk@kcur.org.
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Zach Wilson
As Up To Date’s senior producer, I construct daily conversations that give our listeners context to the issues of our time. I strive to provide a platform that holds those in power accountable, while also spotlighting the voices of Kansas City’s creatives and visionaries that may otherwise go unheard. Email me at zach@kcur.org.
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