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LGBTQ+ Catholics’ Unions “Are Life-Giving and Blessings,” Including to the Church, Writes Author

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The love and participation of LGBTQ+ people not only is holy, it greatly enriches the church. This is the message that pastoral minister and author Yunuen Trujillo continues to emphasize in her LGBTQ+ ministry work, including in two essays for U.S. Catholic. Read More

The Bishop Behind the Vatican’s Transgender-Welcoming Document on Sacraments

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When the Vatican affirmed transgender people could be baptized in 2023, officials were doing so in response to one bishop's questions about LGBTQ+ people and the Sacraments. Since then, Brazilian newspaper El País profiled that bishop, the details about how the Vatican's instructions came about, and what the whole story might mean. Read More

New Ways Ministry: Vatican’s Transgender Guidance Reflects Pope’s Pastoral Approach

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The Vatican’s affirmation that transgender people should be welcomed in the church’s sacramental life signals Pope Francis’ desire for a pastorally-focused approach to LGBTQ+ issues is taking hold. Read More

Archbishop Wester Encourages Baptism for Children of LGBTQ+ Parents

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A U.S. archbishop has encouraged pastors to baptize the children of LGBTQ+ parents, including those in same-gender relationships. Read More

First Sunday of Lent: L I F E L I N E

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For the Sundays of Lent, Bondings 2.0 introduces new scriptural reflections for LGBTQ people and... Read More

In LGBTQ Welcome, Bishop Introduces Gender-Neutral Language for Baptismal Certificates

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The bishop charged with handling questions of canon law in France has encouraged his episcopal colleagues to use gender-neutral language on baptismal certificates in an effort to be more welcoming to LGBTQ parents. Read More

Results Mixed in Changing Church Records for Transgender and Intersex Catholics

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Transgender and intersex Catholics have faced mixed results when requesting that church records be emended to reflect their actual names and gender identities. In Argentina, a transgender activist is suing a bishop who refused to change the activist's church records, a case that could now be taken up by the nation's Supreme Court. But in the Philippines, an intersex Catholic had their church records changed successfully. Read More

In First for Colombia, Both Names of Lesbian Mothers Listed on Child’s Baptismal Certificate

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A lesbian couple in Colombia has had both mothers' names listed on their child's baptismal certificate, which is reportedly a first for the country and a move which the archdiocese is now defending. Read More

Pope Congratulates, Blesses Gay Couple on the Baptism of Their Adopted Children

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Pope Francis, through an aide, has sent his congratulations and apostolic blessing to a legally... Read More

Diocese in Spain Issues Guidelines for Baptism of Children of Same-Sex Couples

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A diocese in Spain has issued guidelines to priests on baptizing children of lesbian and... Read More