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Kenyan Catholic leaders have offered mixed reactions to a ruling by their nation’s supreme court which upheld the right of LGBTQ+ people to form associations.
A Catholic priest has criticized certain political leaders in Africa for using the criminalization of homosexuality as a diversion from addressing real problems.
“We think it will change the perception of all the religious people in our countries who think that when you are homosexual, you are to be slaughtered, to be dehumanised, you are devils.”
New Ways Ministry rejoices because of Pope Francis’ declaration that homosexuality should not be criminalized, a statement which millions of Catholics have long called for from church leaders.
Despite Pope Francis’ more welcoming style towards LGBTQ people, some episcopal appointments being made are of LGBTQ-negative prelates. In at least two instances, these problematic bishops have attracted public criticism.
A new book chronicling LGBTQ refugees in South Africa aims to bring a positive light to the influences religion can have for the queer community.
Scholars at a U.S. university gathered queer Catholic theologians and advocates of color for a dialogue to focus on the intersections of their experiences, including LGBTQ identities.
For many commentators, Pope Francis’ recent comments reiterating his support for civil unions that recognize same-gender couples were not far enough. Less heard, but quite relevant, are voices who note that Francis simply speaking of LGBTQ people positively makes a tremendous impact in areas where LGBTQ people remain very much at risk.
Today’s post highlights the voices of LGBTQ Catholics, who have had mixed reactions to the pope’s words, with almost everyone agreeing that Francis needs to go further. Excerpts are provided here, but you can use the links to read further.