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In New Book, Two German Bishops Seek Re-Evaluation of Church’s Sexuality Teachings

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Two bishops in Germany have contributed essays to a new book on Catholicism and LGBTQ issues, and in it they question the hierarchy’s traditional position on sexual morality. Read More

German Bishop Supportive of Blessing Same-Gender Couples Asks “Why Not?”

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A German bishop who has repeatedly vocalized his support for blessing same-gender couples in the church again spoke out, asking in a media interview, why such blessings are not possible, as the Vatican has said. Read More

Bishop Pledges Not to Sanction Priests Who Bless Same-Gender Couples in May Event

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A German bishop has pledged not to sanction any priest who blesses a same-gender couple in May as part of a church reform event being organized, while another bishop in that country reiterated his support for new ways of thinking about sexuality. Read More

More Than 200 German Theologians Issue Statement Opposed to Vatican’s Blessings Ban

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More than 200 German theologians published a statement in opposition to the Vatican's responsum released last week that banned blessings for same-gender couples, adding to intensifying criticism from many sectors of the German-speaking church. Read More

German Bishop Shifts Position, Calls for Church to Rethink Teachings on Homosexuality

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Significantly shifting his position, a German bishop has called for the Church to rethink its teachings on homosexuality and condemned problematic aspects of those teachings which have caused people harm. Read More