"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
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"We do not stand for an abstract truth, but for a faith that must be evident and reflected in everyday life." Read More
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"This is a continuation of the approach of Francis, who used to repeat 'Everyone, everyone, everyone.' " Read More
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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
https://i0.wp.com/www.newwaysministry.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/fernandez-2.jpg?fit=670%2C447&ssl=1447670Francis DeBernardo, Editorhttps://www.newwaysministry.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/logo_nwm-1.pngFrancis DeBernardo, Editor2025-03-14 01:00:312025-03-13 15:07:24Some Gender-Affirming Care May Be Permitted, Says Vatican Cardinal
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
https://i0.wp.com/www.newwaysministry.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Synod-IL-2024-Statement.png?fit=3375%2C3375&ssl=133753375Robert Shine, Managing Editorhttps://www.newwaysministry.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/logo_nwm-1.pngRobert Shine, Managing Editor2024-10-02 01:00:122024-10-01 17:08:12At Synod’s Outset, What Omitting LGBTQ+ People from the Penitential Vigil Might Mean?
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
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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
https://i0.wp.com/www.newwaysministry.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/NorahODonnellPopeFrancis1-1.jpg?fit=1080%2C720&ssl=17201080Robert Shine, Managing Editorhttps://www.newwaysministry.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/logo_nwm-1.pngRobert Shine, Managing Editor2024-05-28 01:00:402024-05-27 11:52:37Pope Francis Again Clarifies Blessings for Individuals, Not Unions; And More News
