"We have come a long way–too far for some, not far enough for others, too late for many." Read More
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"The final Assembly of the Synodal Way in Germany was an emotional rollercoaster for queer people in attendance, like me, and others watching from home. In the end, it became a source of hope." Read More
https://i0.wp.com/www.newwaysministry.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/GettyImages-1368738289.jpg?fit=594%2C398&ssl=1398594Guest Contributorhttps://www.newwaysministry.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/logo_nwm-1.pngGuest Contributor2023-04-18 01:00:332023-04-17 14:25:53Germany’s Synodal Way Is a “Source of Hope” for Transgender Catholics, Writes Delegate
LGBTQ+ advocates worldwide have welcomed the German church's recent decisions to bless same-gender couples and to advance transgender inclusion in the church. Meanwhile, a top Vatican official reiterated his concerns about the process. Read More
https://i0.wp.com/www.newwaysministry.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/GettyImages-1368738289.jpg?fit=594%2C398&ssl=1398594Robert Shine, Managing Editorhttps://www.newwaysministry.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/logo_nwm-1.pngRobert Shine, Managing Editor2023-03-17 01:00:182023-03-16 12:00:15Global Advocates Welcome German LGBTQ+ Reforms, While Vatican Reiterates Concern
The following is a statement from Francis DeBernardo, New Ways Ministry’s Executive Director, on today’s historic vote about transgender and nonbinary inclusion in the German church. Read More
https://i0.wp.com/www.newwaysministry.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/SW-vorab_1130.jpeg?fit=1130%2C635&ssl=16351130Francis DeBernardo, Editorhttps://www.newwaysministry.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/logo_nwm-1.pngFrancis DeBernardo, Editor2023-03-11 09:51:272023-03-11 09:52:15New Ways Ministry Praises German Catholics’ Vote for Greater Transgender Inclusion
The following is a statement from Francis DeBernardo, New Ways Ministry’s Executive Director, on today's historic vote in Germany seeking to bless LGBTQ+ couples. Read More
https://i0.wp.com/www.newwaysministry.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Geldern1_1130.webp?fit=362%2C204&ssl=1204362Francis DeBernardo, Editorhttps://www.newwaysministry.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/logo_nwm-1.pngFrancis DeBernardo, Editor2023-03-10 13:55:392023-03-10 14:04:08New Ways Ministry Praises German Church’s Unprecedented Vote for LGBTQ+ Blessings
Delegates of Germany's Synodal Way voted for three LGBTQ-positive texts last week, including calls for the church to bless LGBTQ couples and reconsider teachings on homosexuality. Read More
https://i0.wp.com/www.newwaysministry.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/synodaler-weg-121_v-original-1.jpg?fit=1920%2C1080&ssl=110801920Robert Shine, Managing Editorhttps://www.newwaysministry.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/logo_nwm-1.pngRobert Shine, Managing Editor2022-02-08 01:00:172022-02-07 16:27:29Germany’s Synodal Way Advances Documents Seeking Pro-LGBTQ Church Reforms
