Whoopi Goldberg Thanks Pope on Behalf of Gay Friends; More Synod News

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During the Synod assembly this month, much of the focus is on what is happening in the hall where participants meet or what is said during the daily press briefings. There have been, however, a number of external happenings in Rome, too. Today’s post covers some of the LGBTQ-related events. Read More

Be Cautious in Trusting Secular ‘Kings’

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This issue has been a tangled mess for us in the queer segment of the population. Difficulties arise from both the “wall of separation” and from the “inherently intertwined” points of view. Read More

Synod Chaplain Hopes Story of Bisexual Woman’s Suicide Changed Participants

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A spiritual advisor to the Synod assembly said he "hoped it changed us," referring to a delegate's intervention about a bisexual youth who died by suicide. Read More

“All Agreed Homophobia Must Be Rejected,” Says Synod Official

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This week, participants were included at the Vatican’s press briefings, and gender and sexuality issues have arisen several times at these events. Read More

Cleveland Catholic Schools Resist Transgender-Negative Diocesan Policy

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Multiple Cleveland-area Catholic schools have issued statements reflecting a pro-LGBTQ+ stance in response to the Diocese of Cleveland’s restrictive gender policy released in September. Read More

Tempering Synod Expectations, Yet Expecting the Unexpected

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Pope Francis’ homily has given me hope that even if my expectations for the Synod on Synodality are not met in full, it is still an important and worthwhile journey for the church to be on. Read More

Cardinal: God Will Provide Synod Direction on LGBTQ+ Issues

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If the LGBT issue is raised, "then the Lord himself, through collective discernment, will tell us that for this topic, you need to follow this direction." Read More

As the Synod Begins, The Walls Come Tumbling Down

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If anyone worried that LGBTQ+ issues were going to get short shrift in synod discussions, that does not seem to be the case. Read More

Bishop John Stowe: Blessing LGBTQ+ Couples “Almost Signifies God’s Approval”

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Last Monday, the Vatican released a document from Pope Francis in which he expressed an openness to church blessings for same-gender couples. A number of Catholic leaders have responded positively, including Lexington's Bishop John Stowe. Read More

A Foundation for Future Hope

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The most important part of the responses released Monday for the future place of LGBTQ+ people in the Catholic Church doesn’t mention LGBTQ+ issues at all. Read More