Dicastery for Culture and Education Archives

Vatican Veto of LGBTQ-Positive Theologian’s Appointment Raises Serious Concerns

August 11, 2023/4 Comments/in Employment Issues, Gender Identity, Hierarchy, Higher Education, Marriage & Family, Pope Francis, Same-Gender Blessings, Theology & Church Teaching, Uncategorized /by Angela Howard-McParland

The Vatican's has intervened to stop a theologian from becoming dean of an Italian seminary apparently over his views on sexuality, which include LGBTQ-positive writings. The debacle has raised concerns about academic freedom in the church and the relationship between the academy and the Roman Curia. Read More

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

Nativity School Raises $100,000+ After Bishop’s Sanction; And More News

October 8, 2022/0 Comments/in Arts, Books & Culture, Hierarchy, Parish Life & Pastoral Care, Schools & Youth, Uncategorized /by Robert Shine, Managing Editor

Today's post features an update on the Nativity School of Worcester following the local bishop's sanctions against it, an exciting new Vatican appointment, and more news. Read More

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