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

April 5, 2019/6 Comments/in Anti-LGBTQ Criminalization, Hierarchy, New Ways Ministry, Politics & Human Rights /by Robert Shine, Managing Editor

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

May 28, 2015/10 Comments/in Hierarchy, Marriage & Family, Pope Francis /by Francis DeBernardo, Editor

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

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