Cardinal Peter Turkson Archives

Ghanaian Cardinal Offers Qualified Condemnation of New Anti-Gay Law

December 11, 2024/0 Comments/in Anti-LGBTQ Criminalization, Hierarchy, Politics & Human Rights /by Sarah Cassidy

A ranking Vatican leader has reiterated his opposition to Ghana's new law criminalizing people who identify as LGBTQ+, though he said sexual acts between people of the same-gender can be outlawed. Read More

Top Cardinal from Ghana Condemns Country’s New Anti-LGBTQ+ Law

December 1, 2023/2 Comments/in Anti-LGBTQ Criminalization, Hierarchy, Parish Life & Pastoral Care, Politics & Human Rights /by Robert Shine, Managing Editor

The Vatican's former top peace and justice official has condemned laws criminalizing homosexuality, saying greater understanding is needed. Read More

Bishops’ Statements Reveal Divisions Over Vatican’s Ban on Blessing Same-Gender Unions

March 19, 2021/6 Comments/in Hierarchy, Marriage & Family, Parish Life & Pastoral Care, Pope Francis, Same-Gender Blessings, Theology & Church Teaching /by Robert Shine, Managing Editor

With each passing hour it seems, news breaks about another church leader or Catholic group offering their thoughts about the Vatican's responsum earlier this week that banned blessings for same-gender unions. While much of the commentary has been condemnatory of the Vatican's action, some ranking church leaders have come to its defense. Read More