German Bishop Calls for LGBTQ+ Equality Throughout the Church
“The diversity of human identities – whether homo-, trans-, or intersex – is not a modern construct, but part of God’s plan of creation.”
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“The diversity of human identities – whether homo-, trans-, or intersex – is not a modern construct, but part of God’s plan of creation.”
“I find it difficult when, with regard to the issue of gender, the immediate response is: That’s ideology.”
“It is time for the Church to reflect on what is essential: the dignity of every individual and the love that transcends all boundaries.”
German church leaders have welcomed the Vatican declaration allowing blessings for same-gender couples. Today’s post is a collection of their responses, as well as from the Flemish bishops.
A conservative cardinal has called on Pope Francis to punish German bishops who aim to make the church more inclusive for LGBTQ+ individuals and women.
A hate speech trial against two priests in Germany has ended after one of the priest’s appeal failed and fines were issued in exchange for ending the case.
A member of Pope Francis’ commission on women deacons has come to the defense of a theologian who used slurs against gay priests and was then fined by a German court for hate speech. This defense comes as tensions over the court case heat up.
The former head of the Vatican’s doctrinal office has said sanctions against a Polish theologian for using anti-gay slurs are similar to practices used in Nazi Germany.
The former top Vatican official has said the intent of the LGBTQ movement is to “to relativize and ultimately destroy marriage and family,” while encouraging the Polish people to stymie equality further.