In Advance of the Synod, Global Network of Rainbow Catholics Launches In Rome
This post is the third in Bondings 2.0’s reports from the Synod on Marriage and Family... Read More
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On Synod's First Day, Differing Opinions on What Can Be Expected
/13 Comments/in Higher Education, Marriage & Family /by Francis DeBernardo, EditorAs I mentioned last week, I’m in Rome for the first part of October to... Read More
Reporting From Rome on Rainbow Catholics Assembly and Synod on the Family
/14 Comments/in Hierarchy, Marriage & Family /by Francis DeBernardo, EditorSaluti di Roma! Greetings from Rome! I am here in the Eternal City to observe... Read More
The Ups and Downs and Ups of a Parents' Support Group
/15 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Francis DeBernardo, EditorToday’s post is by guest blogger Paula Mattras, a 77-year old grandmother from Fort Myers, Florida,... Read More
What Mexican Catholics Can Teach Australia (and the World) When It Comes to Marriage
/7 Comments/in Marriage & Family, Politics & Human Rights /by Robert Shine, Managing EditorIn Bonding 2.0's update on marriage equality's global progress as it relates to Catholics earlier this week, we reported Mexico's legalization of same-gender marriages and Australia's failure to do so. To many, it is a paradox that a highly Catholic nation would advance LGBT rights while the land of "No Worries" is stalled after more than a decade debating the issue. Read More
Pope Francis' Appointments Raise Stakes at October Synod on the Family
/1 Comment/in Hierarchy /by Robert Shine, Managing EditorDelegates personally appointed by Pope Francis could positively alter outcomes at this fall's Synod of Bishops when it comes to LGBT issues, but even if they do not this rebalancing will certainly produce heated debate. Read More
Bishops Down Under Offer Over-the-Top Rhetoric as Marriage Equality Approaches
/6 Comments/in Hierarchy, Marriage & Family /by Robert Shine, Managing EditorAustralia's political leaders are slowly moving towards marriage equality, prompted by successful developments in Ireland and then the United States, movement prompting aggressive action from the nation's Catholic bishops. Read More
Historically Catholic Nations Lead on Transgender & Intersex Civil Rights
/12 Comments/in Gender Identity, Politics & Human Rights /by Robert Shine, Managing EditorTransgender Italians can now self-declare their gender identity on official records following a court ruling, another sign of historically Catholic nations' increasing leadership in expanding rights for trans and intersex communities. Read More
Celebrate U.S. & Irish Marriage Equality with a Pilgrimage to the Emerald Isle!
/3 Comments/in Marriage & Family, New Ways Ministry /by Francis DeBernardo, EditorAs people here in the U.S. continue to bask in the exhilaration of the new reality... Read More
Catholics Continue to React to Supreme Court Marriage Equality Ruling
/12 Comments/in Hierarchy, Marriage & Family, Politics & Human Rights /by Francis DeBernardo, EditorBondings 2.0 is continuing its coverage on the historic U.S. Supreme Court ruling on marriage equality. We... Read More
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