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Today’s post details a more extensive interview that nonbinary Catholic Mara Klein gave about the German church’s synodal work, their place in the church, and how to advance LGBTQ+ reforms.
“It shouldn’t be forgotten that many people were present who were genuinely interested in progress and dialogue.”
“We have come a long way–too far for some, not far enough for others, too late for many.”
In Germany, a nonbinary Catholic and a bishop offered a joint homily as part of meetings for the country’s ongoing synodal process. Today’s post includes this news and more developments from the German church.
How are transgender and nonbinary Catholics, their families, pastoral ministers, and allies responding to “Dignitas Infinita,” the Vatican document on human dignity released Monday that condemns “gender theory” and “sex change”?
During the Synod assembly this month, much of the focus is on what is happening in the hall where participants meet or what is said during the daily press briefings. There have been, however, a number of external happenings in Rome, too. Today’s post covers some of the LGBTQ-related events.
It’s a possibility–and it would be great!
In a letter to his diocese, a German bishop has called for the church to re-evaluate its sexual ethics and consider LGBTQ+ people at the center of this work.
“The final Assembly of the Synodal Way in Germany was an emotional rollercoaster for queer people in attendance, like me, and others watching from home. In the end, it became a source of hope.”
LGBTQ+ advocates worldwide have welcomed the German church’s recent decisions to bless same-gender couples and to advance transgender inclusion in the church. Meanwhile, a top Vatican official reiterated his concerns about the process.