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At Synod, “Niche Issues” and “Fashionable Reforms” Criticized—And Championed

This week as the Synod on Synodality's General Assembly began, their were repeated exhortations from leaders and delegates not to get caught up in gender and sexuality debates, pejoratively described as "niche issues" and "fashionable reforms." But, for some participants these are precisely what the Assembly should tackle. Read More

Key Synod Official Endorses Queer Blessings; And More Updates

A top cardinal who plays a central role in the Synod has voiced his support for Fiducia Supplicans, the Vatican declaration allowing blessings for same-gender couples. Today's post features that news and other developments related to blessings. Read More

Many Agree “Fiducia Supplicans” Is an Evangelizing Text—But to What End?

How will the implementation of Fiducia Supplicans, the Vatican declaration allowing priests to bless same-gender couples, shape new contours to pastoral care? Many commentators agree that the document has an evangelical aim, however, their views about the evangelizing methods point in two different directions. Read More

Explaining 'Who am I to judge?,' Pope Moves LGBT Discussion One Step Further

Statement of Francis DeBernardo, Executive Director, New Ways Ministry, on Pope Francis’ latest comments on... Read More