A leading theologian and priest has said the Catholic Church should expect a “messy period” when it comes to LGBT inclusion, a period similar to that experienced in other Christian denominations as they moved to become more affirming.
England’s top prelate has again opined on gender identity, revealing both his pastoral inclinations and his opposition to full transgender equality.
With Pope Francis confirming his visit to the upcoming World Meeting of Families in Dublin, Irish priests and politicians have expressed hope that LGBT and other “non-traditional” families will be included.
Youth from around the world have issued a call for the Catholic Church to openly and honestly address matters of sexuality, and to do so from a Church that is a welcoming place for all people.
U.S. bishops sent a supportive letter to a federal lawmaker who introduced the latest version of a “license to discriminate” bill, which would allow business and nonprofits to deny services to LGBT people.
The city of Philadelphia has suspended its partnership with a Catholic organization providing foster care services because the church-affiliated organization seemingly discriminates against LGBT people.
When Pope Francis criticizes “gender theory” or “gender ideology,” what does he mean? Where are such issues going in the Catholic Church? What will be needed to find a reconciling way forward?
This week in Rome, some 300 youth and young adults are meeting in advance of October’s Synod on Young People, the Faith, and Vocational Discernment. Included among the attendees are three people from the U.S., but given their backgrounds, will the overwhelmingly LGBT-positive views of U.S. Catholic young people be fairly represented?
A lesbian Catholic issued a strong call for church leaders to stand against anti-LGBT discrimination at an event for International Women’s Day earlier this month.
Unclear comments by the United Kingdom’s leading Catholic prelate have raised questions about just what he meant to say on the topic of gender identity in Catholic education.