The Bishop Behind the Vatican’s Transgender-Welcoming Document on Sacraments

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When the Vatican affirmed transgender people could be baptized in 2023, officials were doing so in response to one bishop's questions about LGBTQ+ people and the Sacraments. Since then, Brazilian newspaper El País profiled that bishop, the details about how the Vatican's instructions came about, and what the whole story might mean. Read More

Amid Pride Dispute, Faculty to Hold Confidence Vote on Catholic School’s President

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Faculty members at St. Edward’s University, Texas, are expected to hold a confidence vote about the school’s president, following students' concerns about the administration’s removal of a Pride flag on campus. Read More

Our Journey with the Bishop of Springfield Toward LGBTQ+ Welcoming

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We are in one of the most gay-friendly areas in the Northeast, but how were we to get our Catholic churches to do some outreach? Read More

Uruguayan Bishop Defends Blessing of LGBTQ+ Couple; And More Updates

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Today's post presents more developments in the church's ongoing debate over and reception of Fiducia Supplicans, the Vatican declaration that allows blessings for couples in "irregular" situations, including LGBTQ+ couples. Read More

Saint Joseph, Spouse of Mary and Patron of Queer Unions

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My crisis of faith back in 2022 wasn’t whether I should stay with my wife, but whether I could stay with an institution that views our relationship as “irregular.” With St. Joseph’s help, I have come to realize... Read More

Madrid Archdiocese Chastises Chapel for Hosting Same-Gender Wedding

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The Archdiocese of Madrid has criticized a civil marriage ceremony between two men because the ceremony took place in a private Catholic chapel. Read More

You Feel It in Your Bowels

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Grace and nature, redemption and obedience: these are knit together in the sinews of your trans body. Read More

Next Week: Join LGBTQ+ Spiritual Conversations for the Synod!

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In preparation for the Synod on Synodality’s conclusion this October, New Ways Ministry is hosting a “Conversations in the Spirit” gathering for LGBTQ+ people and allies. All are invited to participate! Read More

Pope Francis: Same-Gender Couples “Live the Gift of Love” and Deserve Protection

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Pope Francis has reaffirmed his support for same-gender civil unions, writing that such couples "who live the gift of love an have legal coverage like everyone else." He made other LGBTQ-positive remarks as he marks eleven years as pope. Read More

Key Synod Official Endorses Queer Blessings; And More Updates

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A top cardinal who plays a central role in the Synod has voiced his support for Fiducia Supplicans, the Vatican declaration allowing blessings for same-gender couples. Today's post features that news and other developments related to blessings. Read More