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In a new book, an Italian cardinal offered his perspective on Pope Francis’ approach to homosexuality and the Catholic Church.
At Thursday’s synod press briefing, one of the featured speakers was Archbishop Matteo Zuppi of Bologna, Italy. As far as LGBT issues go, Zuppi is probably best known for writing the preface to Un ponte da costruire, the Italian translation of Fr. James Martin’s book, Building a Bridge, about improving the relationship between LGBT people and the Catholic Church. Continue reading to learn what he said about LGBT ministry.
In his latest remarks about blessing same-gender couples, Pope Francis criticized as hypocrites those faithful who seem to negatively obsess about LGBTQ+ people, while ignoring the world’s real injustices. Today’s post includes this news and more updates on the reception of Fiducia Supplicans that remains ongoing.
As the debate over Fiducia Supplicans continues unabated in 2024, so, too, seem to be Pope Francis’ interventions about the declaration, which allows blessings for same-gender couples. Today’s post features news about the pope’s remarks and other developments.
Today’s post includes news about lesbian activists’ protest outside the Vatican in support of mothers’ rights, a controversy over a Hungarian Catholic publisher’s textbook, and more.
The participants’ list for the Synod’s next assembly causes both hope and disappointment for New Ways Ministry as we work for LGBTQ+ inclusion. This news commits us to continue working to ensure LGBTQ+ people will be heard in the church’s synodal process.
Pope Francis has chosen an LGBTQ-positive prelate as the new head of the Italian episcopal conference, which has the added significance that he was one of three names put forward for the post by the bishops’ themselves.
The following is a statement from Francis DeBernardo, New Ways Ministry’s Executive Director, in response to Pope Francis naming 13 new cardinals to be created in a November 28, 2020 consistory.
At least two bishops who previously made LGBTQ-positive comments have been named to the list of clergy that Pope Francis will create as cardinals next month.