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Growing Chorus of Catholic Bishops & Leaders Condemns Violent Attack on German Pride Event

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While in other countries some bishops have condemned Pride events as sinful, these German leaders recognize them for what they are:  joyous celebrations of God's rich diversity and the goodness of LGBTQ+ people.  Read More

German Dioceses and Lay Association Support Rituals for LGBTQ+ Blessings

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"Even though there are differing opinions on this within the universal Church, I see this practice in the Diocese of Limburg as being within a responsible framework." Read More

German Catholic Church Offers Guidelines for Blessings of Same-Gender Couples

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The guidelines are intended to offer practical advice for pastoral ministers as they impart blessings to ". . . couples of all gender identities and sexual orientations. . . " Read More

German Catholic Lay Committee Supports Constitutional Change for LGBTQ+ Protections

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"As the Catholic Church, we have a special responsibility towards LGBTIQ people because in the past we ourselves were involved in discriminating against these people based on church teachings." Read More

German Catholics Criticize Cardinal’s Decision to Censure Priest Who Blessed Queer Couples

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A leader of Germany's influential lay Catholic organization has criticized the cardinal who censured a priest for conducting a blessing liturgy inclusive of queer couples. Read More

Germany’s Synodal Way Now Considering Texts on Gender Diversity, LGBTQ+ Blessings

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The fifth and final assembly of Germany's Synodal Way begins today, and among the issues to be decided are two documents on LGBTQ+ issues. However, a last minute controversy is brewing with the bishop members which could imperil reform efforts. Read More

Top German Lay Catholic Organizations Endorses New Transgender Rights Legislation

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Two of Germany's top Catholic lay organizations have endorsed proposed civil legislation to expand transgender rights. Read More

Church’s Homosexuality Teaching Needs “Clear Adjustment,” Writes German Lay Leader

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The head of Germany's largest lay association has written that the church needs a "clear adjustment" in its teachings on homosexuality, coming the same week the Vatican issued further criticism of that nation's Synodal Way process. Read More

Top German Bishop “Not Happy” with Vatican Ban on Blessing Same-Gender Couples

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A top German bishop has expressed his disappointed with the Vatican's recent statement banning the blessing of same-gender unions, suggesting the question is not settled. Read More

German Laity Endorses Blessings for Same-Gender Couples, While Swiss Bishops Neutral on LGBTQ Law

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In two European developments, lay Catholics in Germany formally endorsed church blessings for same-gender couples, while bishops in Switzerland have chosen to remain neutral on an upcoming LGBTQ referendum. Read More