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
German Bishop Opposes Using the Bible to Condemn Homosexuality
". . . [C]ontemporary findings from the humanities must always be taken into account.” Read More
Austrian Theologian Ponders Pope Leo’s Stand on LGBTQ+ Issues
"The Church has said goodbye to many things throughout its history." Read More
Catholic Journalist: Interfaith Approach Can Support LGBTQ+ Malaysians
“The measure of a nation's moral health is how it treats its most vulnerable." Read More
Two German Bishops Strongly Criticize Church’s Negative Approach to LGBTQ+ Issues
"I find it difficult when, with regard to the issue of gender, the immediate response is: That's ideology." Read More
Opposition to Gender and Sexual Diversity Undermines Church Teaching on Human Dignity
"The defensive struggle waged by the Magisterium against 'gender' and the recognition of sexual diversity counteracts the advocacy for the unconditional recognition of human dignity." Read More
Theologian Challenges Catholic Hierarchy to Change Teaching on Gay Relationships
"In order to flourish, gay people must remain true to the kind of beings they are. It won't do to erect some standard of ‘nature’ that doesn't include people with homosexual inclinations." Read More
Who’s Responsible for Fixing the Church? We Are.
"The faithful rather than the Pope Leo XIV who will provide the answers." Read More
Doctrine Chief Predicts Pope Leo Will Retain Francis’ Blessings Provisions
"This is a continuation of the approach of Francis, who used to repeat 'Everyone, everyone, everyone.' " Read More
German Catholic Church Offers Guidelines for Blessings of Same-Gender Couples
The guidelines are intended to offer practical advice for pastoral ministers as they impart blessings to ". . . couples of all gender identities and sexual orientations. . . " Read More