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Pope Francis Greets Transgender Men, Including Some Called to Religious Life

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"Soy un hombre transgénero," Maxwell Kuzma told Pope Francis as they shook hands after a general audience in St. Peter’s Square at the end of October. Kuzma was one of four transgender men who met the pope briefly that day. Read More

U.S. Bishops Convene Study on Transgender Vowed Religious; More Updates

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The U.S. bishops' spring meeting is generally not a newsmaker, and indeed, has sometimes just been a private retreat. But the plenary this June was quite different, and far more controversial, for several LGBTQ-related reasons. Today's post provides updates on some of the speeches and votes relevant to gender and sexuality issues. Read More

Bishop John Stowe Reaffirms Support for Transgender Diocesan Hermit

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The Diocese of Lexintgon, Kentucky, led by Bishop John Stowe, has reaffirmed its support for a vowed diocesan hermit who recently came out as transgender, acknowledging “his witness of discipleship, integrity and contemplative prayer for the Church.” Read More

Vowed Hermit Comes Out as Transgender with Support of Bishop Stowe

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In what is perhaps an historical first, a diocesan hermit has come out as transgender, and has done so with the support of his local bishop. The hermit's hope is to expand what gender-diverse Catholics understand to be possible for them in the church. Read More