Where Were LGBTQ+ Issues at Synodal Teams Meeting in Rome?
"I still believe full inclusion is possible, but it will not be realized through the Church’s current methods but despite them." Read More
QUOTE TO NOTE: Pope Leo On Welcoming All and Being Non-Judgmental
Listening without judgment should be a blueprint for LGBTQ+ ministry. Read More
Pope Francis’ LGBTQ+ Welcome Is Needed Now More Than Ever
Will the church that received me with Francis’s warmth continue to make room for people like me? Read More
Theologian: Pope Leo Was Accurate That Church Teaching on LGBTQ+ Is Unlikely to Change Soon
“The Spirit begins by inspiring the baptized to live their faith fully, to embrace their true selves authentically, to deepen their relationships with one another and God, and to share that truth with others." Read More
Criticism of ‘Fiducia Supplicans’ Continues
Vatican appears to stand firm on continuing blessing for people in same-gender relationships. Read More
Pope Leo, LGBTQ+ Catholics, and the Church We Long For, Part II
The second part of a comprehensive critique of Pope Leo's recent comments on LGBTQ+ matters. See yesterday's post for the first part. Read More
Pope Leo, LGBTQ+ Catholics, and the Church We Long For, Part I
Unity is a mark of the Church, but it cannot be preserved at the expense of truth and justice. Read More
German Church Leaders Offer Differing Views on Pope Leo’s LGBTQ+ Remarks
"He's sending the message that he wants to keep the Catholic Church united. That's traditionally the Pope's task. But he must not lose the forces of reform. . . ." Read More
Affirming Pastoral Welcome, Pope Leo Is Skeptical LGBTQ+ Church Teaching Will Change
"I find it highly unlikely, certainly in the near future, that the church’s doctrine in terms of what the church teaches about sexuality, what the Church teaches about marriage, [will change].” Read More
Sister Jeannine: Will Pope Leo Follow Pope Francis on LGBTQ Issues?
"Our church, indeed our whole world, needs to be a place of discussion and dialogue where everyone can feel free to share their experiences and their truth." Read More