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Vatican’s Synod Office Makes LGBTQ Issues Focus of Latest Newsletter
The Synod office at the Vatican has featured LGBTQ issues, including stories about same-gender couples, in the latest edition of its newsletter.
Nonbinary Delegate to Germany’s Synodal Way Shares Hopes, Concerns About Process
It‘s a special kind of joy to be connected to other queer people in church in this way. For me, the visibility of other trans and nonbinary people especially gives me hope and renews my conviction that I‘m fighting for the right reasons.
German Bishop Defends Synodal Way
A top bishop in Germany is defending that country’s Synodal Way after dozens of bishops published an open letter critical of the process, which has been quite LGBTQ-positive in draft documents.
In Historic First, Leader of Vatican’s Synod Office Addresses LGBTQ Audience
In an historic first, a Vatican official spoke to an audience of LGBTQ Catholics this past Sunday, encouraging them to participate in the synodal process while also learning about their experiences.
Asian Church Must Take LGBTQ Issues Seriously in Synodal Process
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.
Vatican Official to Give New Ways Ministry Lecture on Synodality & Reconciliation
New Ways Ministry is pleased to announce that Sr. Nathalie Becquart, XMCJ, Undersecretary of the Synod of Bishops at the Vatican, will be delivering the 2022 Father Robert Nugent Memorial Lecture.
Germany’s Synodal Way Advances Documents Seeking Pro-LGBTQ Church Reforms
Delegates of Germany’s Synodal Way voted for three LGBTQ-positive texts last week, including calls for the church to bless LGBTQ couples and reconsider teachings on homosexuality.
Leading Cardinal in Synod Seeks Change in Church Teachings on Homosexuality
One of the Europe’s top bishops has said the church must reassess its teaching on homosexuality while offering support for LGBTQ church workers.