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Fr. James Martin Criticizes Catholics’ Selective Use of “Hate the Sin, Love the Sinner”

March 23, 2022/4 Comments/in Parish Life & Pastoral Care /by Grace Doerfler

Writing an essay in America, Fr. James Martin, S.J., called out the selective application of the saying “Hate the sin, love the sinner” to LGBTQ people. Read More

The Eucharist: Gated Banquet or Public Feast?

April 27, 2021/5 Comments/in Hierarchy, Marriage & Family, Parish Life & Pastoral Care, Pope Francis, Same-Gender Blessings, Theology & Church Teaching /by Cristina Traina

America Magazine recently featured pieces on Communion denial from Archbishop Samuel Aquila of Denver and Fr. Louis Cameli. Today, theologian Cristina Traina writes about what both clerics got wrong. Read More

With Civility for All

July 31, 2018/2 Comments/in Hierarchy /by Cristina Traina

In a summer when uncivil behavior seems to accost us from all sides, 24-year-old Mia... Read More

When LGBT Church Workers Are Fired, What Are 'The Ethics of Exit' ?

June 13, 2014/0 Comments/in Employment Issues, Schools & Youth /by Francis DeBernardo, Editor

The most troubling issue of the last few months has been the rash of people... Read More

Why Do LGBT People Feel the Catholic Church Hates Them?

May 18, 2014/13 Comments/in Parish Life & Pastoral Care, Theology & Church Teaching /by Francis DeBernardo, Editor

Yesterday, May 17th, was the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia. In Italy, at least... Read More

Jesuit Scholar Assesses Pope Francis' Approach to LGBT Issues

March 1, 2014/0 Comments/in Hierarchy, Parish Life & Pastoral Care, Pope Francis /by Francis DeBernardo, Editor

Jesuit Professor John Langan has published an article in America magazine which examines the significance of... Read More

Approval of Pope Francis Soars, as Marriage Equality Support Grows

October 15, 2013/2 Comments/in Hierarchy, Marriage & Family /by Robert Shine, Managing Editor

Recent polling indicating American Catholic support for LGBT right echoes previous numbers, reported on here... Read More

Pope Francis’ Welcome Signals a New Dawn of Hope for LGBT People and Allies

September 19, 2013/36 Comments/in Hierarchy, Parish Life & Pastoral Care, Pope Francis, Theology & Church Teaching /by Francis DeBernardo, Editor

Pope Francis’ interview in America magazine signals a new dawn of hope and promise for LGBT... Read More

Reflections On Vatican II and LGBT Issues–Part 1: Dialogue

December 27, 2012/9 Comments/in Hierarchy, Theology & Church Teaching /by Francis DeBernardo, Editor

2012 marked the 50th anniversary of the opening of Vatican II. As we’ve noted before,... Read More

CAMPUS CHRONICLES: Fordham Adopts 'Queer' Due To Student Campaign

November 4, 2012/1 Comment/in Higher Education, Schools & Youth /by Francis DeBernardo, Editor

Student organizations at Fordham University may now use the term ‘Queer’ in official programming, a... Read More

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