Pope Francis' Homily to New Cardinals Echoes Themes Dear to LGBT People
While Pope Francis may not have spoken about LGBT themes in his Sunday homily to... Read More
Pope Francis Endorses Bans on Pro-LGBT Laws in Slovakia
/17 Comments/in Marriage & Family, Pope Francis /by Robert Shine, Managing EditorPope Francis blessed efforts to deny LGBT rights in Slovakia while addressing a group of pilgrims during his Wednesday audience. Read More
Pope Francis Reportedly Meets with Transgender Man Rejected by Parish
/8 Comments/in Gender Identity, Parish Life & Pastoral Care, Pope Francis /by Robert Shine, Managing EditorPope Francis held a private meeting with a transgender man and his fiancee, according to Spanish newspaper reports. Read More
SYNOD 2015: Cardinal Marx's New Approach to Lesbian & Gay Relationships
/11 Comments/in Employment Issues, Hierarchy, Pope Francis, Theology & Church Teaching /by Francis DeBernardo, EditorOne of the strongest pro-gay voices to emerge at the synod in October 2014 was... Read More
The Best Catholic LGBT News of 2014
/3 Comments/in Employment Issues, Higher Education, New Ways Ministry, Parish Life & Pastoral Care, Pope Francis, Schools & Youth, Uncategorized /by Francis DeBernardo, EditorAs the year 2014 comes to a close, Bondings 2.0 takes a look back at the... Read More
Pope Speaks of Parents of LGBTs, As Video Series Examines Family Experiences
/4 Comments/in Marriage & Family, Pope Francis /by Robert Shine, Managing EditorIt is refreshing to hear Pope Francis listening to parents, including the Pirolas but also those he met while offering pastoral care in Argentina. What will be even more meaningful... Read More
John the Baptist As a Woman in a Red Dress
/7 Comments/in Pope Francis, Scriptural Reflections /by Sr. Jeannine GramickFor the four Sundays of Advent, Bondings 2.0 will feature reflections on the day’s Scripture readings by... Read More
Bishops' Meeting Spotlights Tensions About Pope Francis and LGBT Issues
/3 Comments/in Hierarchy, Pope Francis /by Francis DeBernardo, EditorThough the U.S. bishops’ meeting in Baltimore this week has not produced anything substantial in... Read More
Pope Francis' Trip to Philly Could Change Conversations on Family Life
/7 Comments/in Marriage & Family, Pope Francis /by Robert Shine, Managing EditorPope Francis is (most likely) coming to Philadelphia in 2015 and many Catholics are already... Read More
ALL ARE WELCOME: Pope Francis' Impact Visible During Pride Celebrations
/4 Comments/in Parish Life & Pastoral Care, Pope Francis, Uncategorized /by Robert Shine, Managing EditorThe ALL ARE WELCOME series is an occasional feature on this blog which highlights Catholic parishes and... Read More
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