Top German Bishop “Firmly Convinced” Church Teachings on Homosexuality Will Change

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A top German bishop has said he is "firmly convinced" that church teachings on homosexuality and same-gender blessings will change, while expressing disappointment in some of Pope Francis' reform efforts. Read More

German Bishop Attends Inclusive Blessings Service as Part of #LoveWins Campaign

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A German bishop was among attendees at blessings services held in Germany this month as part of a campaign to have the church formally recognize LGBTQ couples. Read More

Sister Jeannine Gramick Expresses Hope for Queer Sacramental Marriages in Church

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Sr. Jeannine Gramick has offered a future vision for the Catholic Church where queer couples will partake in sacramental marriage. Read More

Some German Catholics Insist Reform Discussions Include Gender Identity and Polyamory

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As Bondings 2.0 readers know well by now, German Catholics continue to lead on LGBTQ equality in the church. Today's post features several updates from the country. Read More

Cardinal Marx, Top Advisor to Pope Francis, Acknowledges He Blessed LGBTQ Couple

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A top cardinal and close advisor to Pope Francis has acknowledged he blessed an LGBTQ couple, while also calling for church teaching on homosexuality to be reformed. Read More

Cardinal Seeks Vatican Correction of Bishops Open to Changing Homosexuality Teachings

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A once-leading cardinal has called for the Vatican to correct two fellow prelates who have expressed support for changing church teaching regarding homosexuality. Read More

How Did the German Church Become the Leaders of Catholic LGBTQ Equality?

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Over the past few years, members of the LGBTQ Catholic community around the globe have been watching how Germany's church leaders, organizations, and laity are leading the way on progressive measures for LGBTQ equality. Inevitably, the question arises: "How is that happening there when in other places we still struggle?" Read More

LGBTQ Church Workers in Germany Explain Why They Participate in #OutInChurch

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LGBTQ church workers in Germany continue to explain their participation in #OutInChurch, an initiative in which 125 such workers publicly came out in a call for non-discrimination. Today's post features two such workers, as well as other news updates from the German church. Read More

Asian Church Must Take LGBTQ Issues Seriously in Synodal Process

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The local phase of the Synod on Synodality is well underway in dioceses worldwide, and LGBTQ issues are part of those discussions in many places. One columnist is exhorting church leaders in Asia to take such issues seriously, including the question of same-gender unions.  Read More

Fr. Bryan Massingale: My Dream Wedding Is an LGBTQ Couple Marrying Before the Church

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Fr. Bryan Massingale is a leading voice in the mission of dismantling homophobic and racist elements of the institutional Catholic Church. Today's post shares more of his story based on a recent profile of him. Read More