Catholic Bishops Conference of England and Wales Archives

Bishops in England and Wales Condem Gender-Affirming Care in Pastoral Guidance

August 12, 2024/3 Comments/in Dignitas Infinita, Gender Identity, Gender Policies, Hierarchy, Parish Life & Pastoral Care, Schools & Youth, Theology & Church Teaching, Uncategorized /by Robert Shine, Managing Editor

The Catholic Bishops of England and Wales (CBCEW) have published a new document on gender identity, which, while encouraging pastoral accompaniment, condemns both "gender theory" and gender-affirming care. Read More

New Catholic Women’s Guide on Domestic Violence Includes LGBTQ Community

September 9, 2020/1 Comment/in Arts, Books & Culture, Marriage & Family, Parish Life & Pastoral Care, Politics & Human Rights /by Brian Kaufman

In response to an increase of interpersonal violence during the coronavirus pandemic, a Catholic lay women’s group has published a booklet on raising awareness about domestic abuse, and has included LGBTQ relationships in the discussion. Read More

Cardinal’s Anti-Transgender Comments Reveal a Need for Pastoral Listening

April 5, 2018/4 Comments/in Gender Identity, Hierarchy, Parish Life & Pastoral Care /by Robert Shine, Managing Editor

England's top prelate has again opined on gender identity, revealing both his pastoral inclinations and his opposition to full transgender equality. Read More