Silence at the Synod: A Proposal for Greater Openness
The synod is supposed to be a consultation of the whole church.
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The synod is supposed to be a consultation of the whole church.
How the Catholic Church approaches LGBTQ+ issues is not solely a pastoral concern. The church, and the Synod assembly, need to examine whether Catholics are abiding by our own teachings to stop anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination.
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.
While the Vatican’s repudiation of the “Doctrine of Discovery” may seem detached from LGBTQ+ issues, we can learn relevant lessons from it regarding the church’s treatment of gender and sexuality.
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.
As we mentioned before, when New Ways Ministry was on pilgrimage in Italy last month,…