Rhode Island Bishop Condemns Pride Celebrations as “Morally Offensive”

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As June begins, a bishop in Rhode Island has warned Catholics against participating in Pride celebrations because it "promotes a lifestyle and agenda that, in the extreme, is morally offensive." Read More

Rhode Island Bishop’s Marriage Equality Arguments Are Filled With Holes

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Rhode Island, the last state in New England which does not have marriage equality,  will... Read More

Exuberant Praise for Pope Francis from One Bishop, But from Others, Not So Much

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Bishops worldwide, as well as a top official with the Archdiocese of New York, have publicly criticized Pope Francis for his support of civil unions that recognize same-gender couples, though a few exceptions exist. Read More

Bishop Offers Twitter Support for Pride as Month of Celebrations Ends

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Keeping up with all the Catholic-related Pride news and events this month has been a challenge. Bondings 2.0 has reported already on a number of items. Today's post compiles some additional news as Pride month ends. Read More

Magazine Barred from Church Property After Criticizing Bishop Who Sent Homophobic Tweet

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A Catholic bishop who sent a homophobic tweet warning Pride events are harmful to children has now barred a Rhode Island magazine critical of him from hosting an event at a Church-owned facility. This incident is but the latest controversy relating to the Catholic Church and Pride, but despite harmful comments, many Catholics continue to celebrate Pride. Read More

Catholics Rally Against Bishop Who Warned Pride Celebrations Harm Children

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Catholics in Rhode Island rallied this weekend against their local bishop for claiming children would be at risk if they attended Pride celebrations, causing the bishop to then offer a partial apology for his tweet. Unfortunately, the controversy has not ended. Read More

Lay Catholics, But Not Bishops, Welcomed the UK’s Conversion Therapy Ban

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This past summer, the United Kingdom has became the latest nation to ban "conversion therapy" for gay and lesbian people. Other nations and all churches should follow suit. Read More

Bishop Calls Nativity Scene with Two St. Joseph’s an “Attack on Christian Faith”

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A bishop has criticized a Nativity scene which features two Joseph figures while omitting Mary, calling it "sacrilege" and an "attack on the Christian Faith." Read More

More Bishops Offer Support for Fr. James Martin’s LGBT Book

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More bishops have offered their support for Fr. James Martin, SJ's book on LGBT issues in the church, Building a Bridge, though not all episcopal reviews have been positive. Read More

Catholic Church Had “No Choice” in Firing Gay Musician, Says Bishop

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By Bob Shine, New Ways Ministry, October 6, 2016 A Catholic bishop in Rhode Island... Read More