Swiss Bishops Offer Supportive Comments After Another Bishop's Error

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A Swiss bishop criticized for remarks deemed by some as advocating the death penalty for lesbian and gay people has apologized. His remorse has stopped neither public criticism from a fellow prelate nor the filing of criminal charges however. Read More

Marriage Equality Momentum Grows in Philippines, While Australia's Catholic PM Keeps Up Opposition

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Marriage equality's global progress is still limited, legal in only twenty-one nations so far, but historically Catholic areas keep advancing LGBT rights. Below, Bondings 2.0 offers updates about several relevant developments in the Philippines, Australia, and elsewhere. Read More

Detroit Archbishop Softens Stance on Communion Denial to Pro-Equality Catholics

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Detroit's Archbishop Allen Vigneron may finally be experiencing the 'Francis Effect,' softening his stance on Communion for pro-marriage equality Catholics as he welcomes an anti-gay ministry to town. Read More

Fired New Jersey Priest Asks Pope Francis to Defend LGBT Church Workers

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A priest fired for opposing anti-gay bullying has written to Pope Francis, asking the pontiff to stem the expulsion of LGBT church workers. Read More

Father Martin's Viral Facebook Post on 'So Much Hatred From So Many Catholics'

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Perhaps the biggest Catholic post-Supreme Court decision news is not what Catholic bishops have been... Read More

Another Side to Chicago's Cardinal Francis George on LGBT Issues

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About 16 months before he died on April 17, 2015, Chicago’s conservative Cardinal Francis George... Read More

Disappointment and Hope in Vatican's Working Document on Synod

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The Vatican has released its working paper for October’s Synod on Marriage and the Family,... Read More

Catholics May Have A Choice If the Boy Scouts Allow Openly Gay Leaders

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What will Boy Scout troops sponsored by Catholic parishes and agencies do if the Boy... Read More

Young Adults See Complexities of Sexuality That Their Catholic Schools Cannot

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Young Catholics understand sexuality is complex and are among the most LGBT affirming groups in our church. Unfortunately, the Catholic schools which they attend are necessarily up to speed. Read More

In Germany: Lay Catholics, Theologian, New Archbishop All Speak Out Favorably for Lesbian and Gay Couples

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Germany is fast becoming the main focal point for theological discussion on lesbian/gay relationships, as well... Read More