Lay Catholics in Italy Split on Civil Unions Question
Yesterday, Bondings 2.0 explored how Pope Francis and the Italian hierarchy have engaged that nation’s present... Read More
Are Civil Unions Coming to Italy? Pope Francis & Bishops Hope Not
/0 Comments/in Hierarchy, Marriage & Family, Politics & Human Rights, Pope Francis, Uncategorized /by Robert Shine, Managing EditorItaly’s Parliament began debating civil unions for same-gender couples this week. Whatever the outcome of a... Read More
Malawi Bishops’ Comments Fail to Defend Marginalized LGBT People
/0 Comments/in Anti-LGBTQ Criminalization, Hierarchy, Politics & Human Rights, Uncategorized /by Robert Shine, Managing EditorAs Malawi debates whether to repeal its laws which criminalize homosexuality, the nation’s Catholic bishops are... Read More
Alberta Bishops Unified in Opposition to Transgender School Policies
/0 Comments/in Politics & Human Rights, Schools & Youth, Uncategorized /by Robert Shine, Managing EditorDisputes about proposed transgender policies for Alberta’s Catholic schools have again escalated, as church officials, educators, and... Read More
Pope Francis Makes Strong Statement Opposing Marriage Equality
/0 Comments/in Hierarchy, Politics & Human Rights, Theology & Church Teaching /by Francis DeBernardo, EditorIn what may be his most explicit rejection of the legitimacy of same-gender marriage, Pope... Read More
International Court to Hear Case of Fired Lesbian Teacher
/1 Comment/in Employment Issues, Politics & Human Rights, Uncategorized /by Robert Shine, Managing EditorA former teacher’s discrimination lawsuit against the Chilean government will be heard by the Inter-American Commission for... Read More
Dignity Members Act on Employment Non-Discrimination Issues
/4 Comments/in Employment Issues, Politics & Human Rights, Uncategorized /by Robert Shine, Managing EditorEmployment non-discrimination protections for LGBT people are among the final obstacles to full legal equality... Read More
Martin Luther King's Words Call LGBT Catholics and Allies to Action
/1 Comment/in Parish Life & Pastoral Care, Politics & Human Rights, Theology & Church Teaching, Uncategorized /by Robert Shine, Managing EditorRev. Martin Luther King, Jr. is honored today in the U.S. for his contributions to... Read More
Nebraska Bishops Blast Trans Athletics Policy, Promote "At Birth" Proposal
/4 Comments/in Politics & Human Rights, Schools & Youth, Uncategorized /by Robert Shine, Managing EditorCatholic officials in Nebraska balked at state education officials’ newly approved policy on transgender athletes, and... Read More
Dominican Catholic Officials Again Attack Gay U.S. Ambassador
/5 Comments/in Politics & Human Rights, Uncategorized /by Robert Shine, Managing EditorChurch leaders in the Dominican Republic have issued an open letter against LGBT human rights efforts,... Read More
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