Archbishop Says Pope’s Civil Union Support a “Reality Check”; Mary McAleese Seeks Doctrinal Change

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A top Irish prelate has suggested that Pope Francis' recent comments on civil unions for same-gender couples should be a "reality check" for the church, while Ireland's former president has pushed the pope to reform church teachings about homosexuality. Read More

Question to Archbishop and Cardinal: ‘What plans do you have for reconciliation with the LGBT community?’

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"There have been many missteps in the planning of this event that have alienated LGBT people.  And despite adding two program sessions on LGBT pastoral ministry, many LGBT people still feel alienated and unwelcome. What plans do you have for reconciliation with the LGBT community here in Ireland, and Cardinal Farrell, what plans do you have for reconciliation with LGBT people around the world?" Read More

Vatican Invites Fr. James Martin to Present on LGBT Issues at World Meeting of Families 2018

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The upcoming World Meeting of Families (WMF) has invited Fr. James Martin, SJ, to present on welcoming LGBT people in parishes. Read More

Ireland’s Top Archbishop Says Church “Struggles to Find a Language” to Relate to LGBT People

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Speaking about the upcoming World Meeting of Families, Ireland's top bishop has said the institutional Church struggles to relate to LGBT people and other people who do not conform to the magisterium's ideal image of family. Read More

Archbishop: How Has the Church Been So Judgmental and Harsh to LGBT People?

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In recent years, Ireland’s church has been shaken deeply by revelations of widespread abuse at church institutions.... Read More

Archbishop Withdraws Students Over “Gay Culture” at Irish Seminary

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A leading Irish archbishop has withdrawn his diocese’s students from an embattled seminary, citing allegations of... Read More

Irish Referendum Results Warrant a "Reality Check" for the Church Says Dublin Archbishop

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With 62.07% of the vote, Ireland became the first nation to approve marriage equality by popular referendum yesterday. Read More

Dublin Archbishop Calls for an "Ethics of Equality" in Marriage Debate

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Ireland’s upcoming referendum on marriage equality has evoked the expected opposition from the Catholic hierarchy... Read More

Dublin Archbishop: I'm No Expert on Family; Anti-Gay Groups' Language is "Obnoxious"

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Archbishop Diarmuid Martin of Dublin displayed a humility rarely seen by someone of his office, admitting last week he knew little of family life's realities today. He also criticized the language used by anti-marriage equality campaigners in Ireland, saying plural societies must respect gay and lesbian people.  Read More

Archbishops Correct Irish Bishop's Insensitive Remarks About Lesbian & Gay People

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The two leading bishops of Ireland have refused to support the recent statements by another... Read More