Conversation on Gay Catholic Priests Expanded by New Article
Michelle Boorstein’s latest piece in The Washington Post expands the emerging conversation on gay men in the priesthood. Stating... Read More
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Lay Catholics in Italy Split on Civil Unions Question
/0 Comments/in Hierarchy, Marriage & Family, Politics & Human Rights, Uncategorized /by Robert Shine, Managing EditorYesterday, Bondings 2.0 explored how Pope Francis and the Italian hierarchy have engaged that nation’s present... Read More
Are Civil Unions Coming to Italy? Pope Francis & Bishops Hope Not
/0 Comments/in Hierarchy, Marriage & Family, Politics & Human Rights, Pope Francis, Uncategorized /by Robert Shine, Managing EditorItaly’s Parliament began debating civil unions for same-gender couples this week. Whatever the outcome of a... Read More
‘The Tweetable Pope’ Offers Insights Into Pope Francis’ Messaging
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Francis DeBernardo, EditorPope Francis has had a great impact on the church and the world these past... Read More
Trans Prisoner Writes Pope Francis After Priest Uses Slur Against Her
/0 Comments/in Gender Identity, Parish Life & Pastoral Care, Uncategorized /by Robert Shine, Managing EditorA trans prisoner in Malta is appealing to Pope Francis for mercy after allegedly being subjected... Read More
Indonesian Catholics Defend LGBT Students’ Rights Against Education Minister
/0 Comments/in Higher Education, Schools & Youth, Uncategorized /by Robert Shine, Managing EditorCatholics in Indonesia have rejected a government official’s call to ban counseling services to LGBT... Read More
Malawi Bishops’ Comments Fail to Defend Marginalized LGBT People
/0 Comments/in Anti-LGBTQ Criminalization, Hierarchy, Politics & Human Rights, Uncategorized /by Robert Shine, Managing EditorAs Malawi debates whether to repeal its laws which criminalize homosexuality, the nation’s Catholic bishops are... Read More
Alberta Bishops Unified in Opposition to Transgender School Policies
/0 Comments/in Politics & Human Rights, Schools & Youth, Uncategorized /by Robert Shine, Managing EditorDisputes about proposed transgender policies for Alberta’s Catholic schools have again escalated, as church officials, educators, and... Read More
International Court to Hear Case of Fired Lesbian Teacher
/1 Comment/in Employment Issues, Politics & Human Rights, Uncategorized /by Robert Shine, Managing EditorA former teacher’s discrimination lawsuit against the Chilean government will be heard by the Inter-American Commission for... Read More
Dignity Members Act on Employment Non-Discrimination Issues
/4 Comments/in Employment Issues, Politics & Human Rights, Uncategorized /by Robert Shine, Managing EditorEmployment non-discrimination protections for LGBT people are among the final obstacles to full legal equality... Read More
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