Ban on Gender-Affirming Care Compromises U.S. Bishops’ Authority
The bishops' argument reduces a person’s health and flourishing to physiological function, ignoring the deep connections between mental, physical, and spiritual well-being, Read More
Interim Report of Vatican Synod Study Group Holds Promise for a New LGBTQ+ Discourse
The document is the interim report of the Synod's study group charged with exploring “theological criteria and synodal methodologies for shared discernment on controversial doctrinal, pastoral, and ethical concerns,” including the pastoral treatment of LGBTQ+ Catholics. Read More
Positive and Negative Effects of a Pastoral Approach to LGBTQ+ People
Can a pastoral approach truly ‘solve’ the so-called ‘LGBT-issue’ if doctrine itself remains untouched? Read More
Gay Catholic Shares Life Experiences with Theologians
A unique conference where the marginalized were the speakers and the scholars listened. Read More
‘Lower Than the Angels’: Marriage, Sexuality, and Change
MacCulloch’s history shows us how the Church has frequently adapted its positions to align with the varying cultural attitudes that it encountered.
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‘Lower Than the Angels’: Examining a New History of Sex and Christianity, Part I
Today begins a short series examining an important new history which has insights for LGBTQ+ Catholics. Read More
Gay Theology Pioneer Is Remembered at Fordham University
A documentary was shown with a panel discussion after the screening fearturing the filmmaker and three LGBTQ+ theologians. 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
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
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