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Pope Francis has reiterated his support for same-gender civil unions in very clear terms. He did so just days after attending a screening of last year’s controversial documentary in which he seemingly made such support known, too.
Journalist and papal biographer Austin Ivereigh has offered his opinion about how to interpret Pope Francis’ remarks supportive of same-gender civil unions, namely that the pope has once again refrained from judging and left the faithful to discern how to proceed.
What springs to mind when you hear the word “family”? If it’s vulnerability, humility, fidelity, unconditional love, selflessness, mutual support and respect, teaming up with others to support the community, and a welcome to children (in particular those with special needs) and LGBTQ members—and if it comes in many shapes and sizes, including same-sex couples—you have a highly placed ally in the Roman Catholic Church: Pope Francis.
Yayo Grassi, a gay friend of Pope Francis, said he was “not surprised at all” by news that the pope had reiterated support for civil unions recognizing same-gender couples, calling it a “seismic movement” in the church.
Just under two weeks ago, Pope Francis reiterated his support for civil unions that recognize same-gender couples. Many LGBTQ Catholics and advocates have given the pope at least partial credit for his remarks, but almost all agree more progress is needed. So what impact could Francis’ support have in what comes next?
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.
Theologian and openly gay priest Fr. James Alison wrote a commentary on Pope Francis’ support for civil unions, describing it both as “something not especially new, and yet genuinely ‘a big deal’.”
LGBTQ advocates are praising Pope Francis for his most recent statement in support of civil unions recognizing same-gender couples.
Theologian Lisa Fullam writes, “Pope Francis’ recent statement supporting civil unions for lesbian and gay couples is, I think, good news and bad news.”
In a new film, Pope Francis has announced that he supports civil unions for same-gender couples, a statement that one Catholic LGBTQ group called an “historic moment” in the life of the church.