Fired New Jersey Priest Asks Pope Francis to Defend LGBT Church Workers
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
Priest Removed from Seton Hall University Comes Out as Gay
/9 Comments/in Employment Issues, Higher Education, LGBTQ Clergy & Religious, Schools & Youth /by Robert Shine, Managing EditorSeton Hall University's former chaplain removed recently for his publicly support of the NOH8 campaign has come out as gay, speaking as well about his removal for the first time. Read More
With a Call for Compassion, Jesuit Scholastic Comes Out as Gay
/1 Comment/in LGBTQ Clergy & Religious, Parish Life & Pastoral Care /by Francis DeBernardo, EditorBecause we know that so many priests and members of religious communities are gay and... Read More
Irish Priest Comes Out During Mass, Endorses Marriage Equality to Applause
/14 Comments/in LGBTQ Clergy & Religious, Marriage & Family /by Robert Shine, Managing EditorAn Irish priest recently came out as gay, telling Catholics to vote for civil marriage equality in Ireland's upcoming referendum on the issue. Read More
Ireland's Gay Catholic Voices Speak Out for Faith and Equality
/3 Comments/in LGBTQ Clergy & Religious, Parish Life & Pastoral Care /by Francis DeBernardo, EditorThe Republic of Ireland, one of the most heavily Catholic nations, has taken center stage... Read More
Elphin Bishop, Bert & Ernie, Gay Priests, and Colin Farrell Are All Involved in Ireland's LGBT Debates
/6 Comments/in Hierarchy, LGBTQ Clergy & Religious, Marriage & Family /by Francis DeBernardo, EditorEarlier this week, we posted about the marriage equality debate happening now in Ireland, and... Read More
Coming Out as a Gay Priest: “If not me, who will?”
/9 Comments/in LGBTQ Clergy & Religious, Parish Life & Pastoral Care /by Francis DeBernardo, EditorThe existence of gay men in the Catholic priesthood is one that is surrounded by... Read More
Why Weren’t Bishops More Supportive of Pope’s Gay Priests Comment?
/4 Comments/in Hierarchy, LGBTQ Clergy & Religious, Theology & Church Teaching /by Francis DeBernardo, EditorPope Francis’ July comments about gay priests–“Who am I to judge?”–continue to spark commentary from... Read More
Catholic Reactions to Pope Francis’ Comments on Accepting Gay Priests
/9 Comments/in Hierarchy, LGBTQ Clergy & Religious, Theology & Church Teaching /by Francis DeBernardo, EditorPope Francis’ comments on accepting gay priests has rocked the Catholic world, yet even progressive... Read More
Pope Francis Offers Respect for Gay Priests, Signaling a New Papal Direction
/40 Comments/in Hierarchy, LGBTQ Clergy & Religious, Theology & Church Teaching /by Francis DeBernardo, EditorIn what is probably his most gay-friendly statement to date, Pope Francis said that he... Read More
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