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Vatican Repudiation of “Doctrine of Discovery” Offers Lessons for LGBTQ+ Advocates

April 4, 2023/3 Comments/in Gender Identity, Hierarchy, Parish Life & Pastoral Care, Politics & Human Rights, Pope Francis, Theology & Church Teaching /by Robert Shine, Managing Editor

While the Vatican's repudiation of the "Doctrine of Discovery" may seem detached from LGBTQ+ issues, we can learn relevant lessons from it regarding the church’s treatment of gender and sexuality. Read More

Reconciling the Church’s “Colonizing Mentality” Towards LGBTQ+ People

August 28, 2022/6 Comments/in Employment Issues, Gender Identity, Hierarchy, Marriage & Family, Parish Life & Pastoral Care, Politics & Human Rights, Pope Francis, Scriptural Reflections, Theology & Church Teaching, Uncategorized /by Mark Guevarra

As a gay Catholic, I see Pope Francis' approach to addressing the residential schools as a model for how the church might one day reconcile with LGBTQ+ Catholics who have been harmed and excluded. Read More