Fr. Martin Lintner Archives - New Ways Ministry

Vatican Reverses Its Decision, Will Allow Pro-LGBTQ+ Theologian to Be University Dean

May 8, 2024/1 Comment/in Hierarchy, Higher Education, Same-Gender Blessings, Theology & Church Teaching /by Sarah Cassidy

The Vatican has reversed its decision that once barred an LGBTQ-supportive theologian from becoming a university dean. The Vatican will now allow him to assume the position a year later. Read More

German Theologians Seek Pro-LGBTQ+ Revisions to Vatican Licensing Process

February 21, 2024/2 Comments/in Employment Issues, Hierarchy, Higher Education, Same-Gender Blessings, Theology & Church Teaching /by Robert Shine, Managing Editor

Theologians in Germany have called revisions to the process by which teaching licenses are granted, prompted in part by an LGBTQ-related dispute and a desire to end sexuality-based discrimination. Read More

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

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