Poll Reveals Ireland’s Catholics Want Church to Recognize Lesbian/Gay Marriages
A recent poll of Ireland’s citizens has revealed the desire for greater acceptance of same-sex marriage in the Catholic Church.
Entries by Francis DeBernardo, Editor
Cardinal Cupich Removes Flag-Burning Priest from Parish
The good news on Sunday was that Chicago’s Cardinal Blase Cupich has removed from ministry the pastor who ceremonially burned a rainbow flag as an attempt to “purify” his parish which had once welcomed lesbian and gay people.
What Would Cause a Catholic Pastor to Burn a Rainbow Flag?
I would like to propose that another cause be considered about why Fr. Paul Kalchik decided to burn a rainbow flag: I think that the current climate in Catholic Church and civil society has reached such a hateful pitch that hateful displays are the logical result.
A Queer Garden of Eden
We know the story well. God created male and female in God’s image and likeness, but they ended up breaking the rules and cursing humanity until the end of time. But what if they weren’t male and female?
Swiss Dioceses Speak Out Against a Bishop Placing Blame for Sex Abuse Problems on Gay Priests
A public debate among some of Switzerland’s Catholic leaderss has emerged after one auxiliary bishop made a strong comment blaming gay priests for the clergy sexual abuse crisis.
India’s Cardinal Supported Striking Down Gay Ban Before the Court Did
Last week’s wonderful news that India’s Supreme Court decriminalized consensual sex between adults, in effect decriminalizing lesbian and gay relations, has rightly been received by accolades from around the globe. The only religious leader in India who spoke out for the rights of these sexual minorities was Cardinal Oswald Gracias, archbishop of Bombay
Vatican Clarifies Pope Francis’ Remark About Psychiatry
A small brouhaha erupted this week after Pope Francis’ advice to parents of lesbian and gay children were interpreted by some to indicate that the pontiff was recommending psychiatric help to prevent a child from becoming lesbian or gay.
Looking Toward the Youth Synod and Helping Young LGBT Catholics Tell Their Stories
A new website will allow Catholic LGBTQ youth to tell their stories to their bishop delegates at October’s synod on youth at the Vartican.
What I Learned at the World Meeting of Families
When I set out for Ireland nine days ago, I thought I was going there to report on a church conference. Instead, the experience has felt more like I was covering a revolution.
On Flight Back to Rome, Pope Francis Offers Advice to Parents of Lesbian and Gay People
On the return flight home from the World Meeting of Families, Pope Francis spoke with journalists aboard the plane, covering a variety of topics, though mostly focusing on the sex abuse crisis, but he also offered advice to parents of lesbian and gay children.