In Amoris Laetitia, Pope Francis Sows Seeds of Hope for Unhoused LGBTQ Youth
Still, I believe that Francis has sown the seeds of theological renewal, which may yet bear hope for LGBTQ homeless youth. Read More
Pope Francis Invites Transgender Group to Receive Covid-19 Vaccines at Vatican
News broke last week that on Holy Saturday this year, the Vatican hosted a transgender group for vaccinations at the personal invitation of Pope Francis. Read More
As Pope Francis Blesses Priest’s Ministry, Vatican Seeks Changes to Non-Discrimination Bill
The contrast between Pope Francis and the Vatican when it comes to LGBTQ issues was again on display this past week with Francis sending a positive note to Fr. James Martin while the Curia is mired in a diplomatic dispute. Read More
The Eucharist: Gated Banquet or Public Feast?
America Magazine recently featured pieces on Communion denial from Archbishop Samuel Aquila of Denver and Fr. Louis Cameli. Today, theologian Cristina Traina writes about what both clerics got wrong. Read More
3,000+ Catholics Sign New Ways Ministry’s Pledge to Bless Same-Gender Couples
The largest single protest by Catholics against the Vatican's ban on blessing same-gender unions has been published online with over 3,000 people participating, including over 100 theologians. Read More
In Wake of Vatican Ban, Reckoning with the Two Faces of Pope Francis on LGBTQ Issues
At the center of the dispute over the Vatican's recent ban on blessing same-gender couples has been Pope Francis' role. Bondings 2.0 published earlier this week on reports that the pope tried to distance himself from the ban in his Sunday Angelus address, but many people still continue to criticize the pope. When it comes to Francis, it seems there is no resolution yet on what some observers consider his two faces on LGBTQ issues. Read More
Pope Francis Seen As Distancing Himself from Vatican Ban on Blessing Same-Gender Couples
A key point of contention in the debate over the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith's (CDF) document last Monday that banned blessings for same-gender couples is what role Pope Francis played in its promulgation. A new report from America suggests the pope took a step on Sunday to distance himself from the document. Read More
U.S. Catholics Roundly Condemn Vatican Ban on Blessing Same-Gender Couples
Catholic advocates for LGBTQ equality have reacted strongly against the Vatican's response ad dubium yesterday in which it banned the blessing of same-gender unions. Read More
Bishops’ Statements Reveal Divisions Over Vatican’s Ban on Blessing Same-Gender Unions
With each passing hour it seems, news breaks about another church leader or Catholic group offering their thoughts about the Vatican's responsum earlier this week that banned blessings for same-gender unions. While much of the commentary has been condemnatory of the Vatican's action, some ranking church leaders have come to its defense. Read More
Bishop Is “Ashamed” of Church, Apologizes for Vatican’s Ban on Same-Gender Blessings
Bishops in Belgium have affirmed a member of their episcopate who expressed his disagreement with the Vatican over church blessings for same-gender couples, which Rome banned on Monday. Meanwhile, in Germany, support for LGBTQ inclusion continues to grow, too. Read More