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Pope Francis Defends Blessing LGBTQ+ Couples—and Everyone; And More News

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The debate over Fiducia Supplicans, the Vatican's declaration allowing blessings for couples in "irregular" situations, continues unabated. In posts today and tomorrow, Bondings 2.0 reports on the latest developments. Read More

Vatican Letter Critical of Pro-LGBTQ+ German Catholics Escalates Tensions

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The conflict between German Catholics and the Vatican has reached a new low. The Vatican released a letter criticizing the German church, specifically about has and women's ordination, while one top bishop forcefully defended the German faithful's efforts. Read More

Top Vatican Official: Linking Gay Priests to Abuse Is “Scientifically Untenable Association”

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Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Secretary of State for the Holy See, refuted the idea that homosexuality is linked to sexual abuse, writing in a new book that blaming the abuse crisis in the church on gay priests is a "serious and scientifically untenable association." Read More

Global Advocates Welcome German LGBTQ+ Reforms, While Vatican Reiterates Concern

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LGBTQ+ advocates worldwide have welcomed the German church's recent decisions to bless same-gender couples and to advance transgender inclusion in the church. Meanwhile, a top Vatican official reiterated his concerns about the process. Read More

Pope Francis Names LGBTQ-Positive Members to Council of Cardinals

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Pope Francis has appointed several new members to his Council of Cardinals who have LGBTQ-positive records, elevating the members to be among the pope's closest advisors. Read More

As Pope Francis Blesses Priest’s Ministry, Vatican Seeks Changes to Non-Discrimination Bill

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The contrast between Pope Francis and the Vatican when it comes to LGBTQ issues was again on display this past week with Francis sending a positive note to Fr. James Martin while the Curia is mired in a diplomatic dispute. Read More

EXCLUSIVE: LGBT Bar Association Director Offers Glimpse of Historic Vatican Meeting

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"We implore the Holy See to take a stand against criminalizing LGBTQ+ individuals. " Read More

Fifty LGBTQ Advocates Welcomed to Vatican by High Ranking Cardinal

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The Vatican's top official behind Pope Francis received a delegation of advocates working against anti-LGBTQ criminalization and conversion therapy, a meeting described by one Catholic group as a "great step forward" but which should prompt further action. Read More

Vatican Meeting with LGBT Advocates Is a “Great Step Forward,” But More Action Needed

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The Vatican’s meeting on April 5, 2019 with lawyers and leaders from international LGBT human rights organizations is a great step forward for improving the relationship between LGBT people and the Catholic Church, but more urgent statements and actions are needed. Read More

Vatican's 'Defeat for Humanity' Statement Shows Church Officials Have Not Learned from the Irish Example

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Reactions to Ireland’s historic referendum vote to establish same-gender marriage in that nation have brought... Read More