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Transgender Activist’s Funeral Was Moment for Catholics to Learn from Queer Culture

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A funeral for transgender activist Cecilia Gentilini at New York City's St. Patrick's Cathedral prompted strong backlash from anti-LGBTQ+ critics, as well as Cardinal Timothy Dolan and the Archdiocese of New York. But some pro-transgender Catholics have a different take on the controversial liturgy, suggesting it actually did much good. Read More

Dear Bishops: Imitate Jesus’ Open Welcome

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What’s a bishop to do? Clearly these are difficult situations for them. Perhaps I can offer some thoughts on how to approach incidents like this. So, ahem, here goes. Read More

Cardinal Dolan Condemns Funeral Celebrating Transgender Advocate

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New York's top prelate has condemned a funeral celebrated for a transgender woman that was held at the city's St. Patrick Cathedral, a condemnation that prompted pushback from the deceased's family and LGBTQ+ advocates. Read More