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German Bishop Supportive of Blessing Same-Gender Couples Asks “Why Not?”

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A German bishop who has repeatedly vocalized his support for blessing same-gender couples in the church again spoke out, asking in a media interview, why such blessings are not possible, as the Vatican has said. Read More

Bishop Pledges Not to Sanction Priests Who Bless Same-Gender Couples in May Event

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A German bishop has pledged not to sanction any priest who blesses a same-gender couple in May as part of a church reform event being organized, while another bishop in that country reiterated his support for new ways of thinking about sexuality. Read More

Diocesan Magazine Features Stories of a Married Gay Church Worker and a Sex Therapist

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A diocesan magazine in Germany recently featured three perspectives on LGBTQ issues in the church, one from a gay pastoral worker, one from theologian, and one from a sex therapist. Read More

German Bishop Shifts Position, Calls for Church to Rethink Teachings on Homosexuality

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Significantly shifting his position, a German bishop has called for the Church to rethink its teachings on homosexuality and condemned problematic aspects of those teachings which have caused people harm. Read More