Are Civil Unions Coming to Italy? Pope Francis & Bishops Hope Not
Italy’s Parliament began debating civil unions for same-gender couples this week. Whatever the outcome of a... Read More
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Catholic School Teacher in Italy Loses Job Because of Lesbian Rumors
The disturbing trend of firing Catholic school teachers because of LGBT issues has moved overseas,... Read More
From Italy, An Open Letter Calls for Catholic Welcome to LGBT People
Three Italian priests and one nun in have sent an open letter to the Archbishop... Read More
In Italy, A Singer's Funeral Revives Debate About "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Culture
On several trips to Italy over the past two decades, New Ways Ministry has met... Read More
Cardinal Welcomes New Transgender-Negative Vatican Document; And More Reactions
Responding to pro-LGBTQ+ critics of the Vatican's latest declaration, a top U.S. prelate has said the church "listens with the heart of the parent to a child, but it doesn’t believe that the child gets everything they ask for." Read More
German Theologians Seek Pro-LGBTQ+ Revisions to Vatican Licensing Process
Theologians in Germany have called revisions to the process by which teaching licenses are granted, prompted in part by an LGBTQ-related dispute and a desire to end sexuality-based discrimination. Read More
Maltese Catholics Gift Pope Francis Book of LGBTQ+ Testimonies; And More News
Today's post includes story about a Maltese Catholic LGBTQ+ group's new book, Greek bishops' opposition to marriage equality, and a gathering of transgender-negative bishops in Prague. Read More
Pope Says Most Catholics Will “Gradually” Accept LGBTQ+ Blessings; And More News
As the debate over Fiducia Supplicans continues unabated in 2024, so, too, seem to be Pope Francis' interventions about the declaration, which allows blessings for same-gender couples. Today's post features news about the pope's remarks and other developments. Read More
After Criticism, Priest Defends Nativity Scene Depicting Jesus with Two Mothers
An Italian priest has defended a Nativity scene depicting Jesus with two mothers after receiving criticism from right wing activists in the country, saying the scene was meant as a gesture of welcome. Read More
Advocates Keep Rejoicing Over Vatican Approval of Same-Gender Blessings
Today's first post is a round up of reactions to "Fiducia supplicans" from LGBTQ+ advocates that have not yet been covered. Read More