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Debate Between the Vatican and the German Bishops About Blessings Enters a New Phase

"The hope is never to have to resort to sanctions, that problems can be resolved peacefully, as should be the case in the church." Read More

Germany Updates: On-the-Ground Blessings; the Vatican Curia and Denials of Disobedience

"We do not stand for an abstract truth, but for a faith that must be evident and reflected in everyday life."   Read More

Controversy Over Germany’s Blessings Guidelines Continues to Expand

German bishops are split on whether their blessings guidelines are in accordance with Rome's teaching. Read More

Criticism of ‘Fiducia Supplicans’ Continues

Vatican appears to stand firm on continuing blessing for people in same-gender relationships. Read More

Doctrine Chief Predicts Pope Leo Will Retain Francis’ Blessings Provisions

"This is a continuation of the approach of Francis, who used to repeat 'Everyone, everyone, everyone.' " Read More

Some Gender-Affirming Care May Be Permitted, Says Vatican Cardinal

Fernández's comments at the conference seem designed to soften the condemnation of "gender theory" by acknowledging the reality of transgender people's lived experience. Read More

At Synod’s Outset, What Omitting LGBTQ+ People from the Penitential Vigil Might Mean?

This month, Bondings 2.0 will be reporting live from Rome as the final General Assembly of the Synod on Synodality meets.  Today's post covers a penitential prayer service held Tuesday and what it might portend for LGBTQ+ issues and the Synod. Read More

Reflecting on Cardinal Fernández’ First Year as Doctrinal Chief; And More News

Today's post includes news about the first anniversary of Cardinal Victor Manuel Fernández as the Vatican's doctrinal chief, a dispute over Catholic Charities and a pro-LGBT+ book, and more news. Read More

Pope Francis Again Clarifies Blessings for Individuals, Not Unions; And More News

Pope Francis once again addressed the question of blessing LGBTQ+ couples during an interview, clarifying it is the individuals in a same-gender relationship, not the union, which is blessed. Today's post includes this news and more updates on the debate over "Fiducia Supplicans." Read More