Archbishop Nelson Pérez Archives

LGBTQ Catholics Express Relief, Disappointment at Supreme Court’s Adoption Ruling

June 21, 2021/2 Comments/in Hierarchy, Marriage & Family, Politics & Human Rights, Religious Liberty, Uncategorized /by Robert Shine, Managing Editor

Today's post features reactions to the Fulton v. City of Philadelphia ruling from both Catholics and LGBTQ advocates. Read More

LGBTQ Advocates Welcome Philadelphia’s New Archbishop as “Breath of Fresh Air”

February 6, 2020/2 Comments/in Hierarchy, Parish Life & Pastoral Care, Uncategorized /by Robert Shine, Managing Editor

Philadelphia's new archbishop has given LGBTQ people and allies hope that a new day of greater inclusivity and few culture wars has dawned for them, or at the very least a leader who could not be worse than his predecessor. Read More

With Chaput Out, Philadelphia’s New Archbishop Should End Church’s Anti-LGBTQ Lawsuit

January 30, 2020/5 Comments/in Hierarchy, Marriage & Family, Parish Life & Pastoral Care, Politics & Human Rights, Pope Francis, Religious Liberty, Schools & Youth, Uncategorized /by Robert Shine, Managing Editor

Pope Francis appointed a new leader for Philadelphia last week, naming Nelson Pérez as archbishop and ending the tenure of his caustic predecessor, Charles Chaput. While repairing the damage Chaput inflicted on LGBTQ Catholics and their communities will take time and intentionality, one simple step Pérez could take to promote goodwill is ending the archdiocese's lawsuit against LGBTQ rights. Read More

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