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In the Catholic Church, What’s Next When it Comes to “Gender Theory”?

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When Pope Francis criticizes "gender theory" or "gender ideology," what does he mean? Where are such issues going in the Catholic Church? What will be needed to find a reconciling way forward? Read More

Cardinal’s Lack of Clarity Raises Questions About Gender Identity in Catholic Education

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Unclear comments by the United Kingdom's leading Catholic prelate have raised questions about just what he meant to say on the topic of gender identity in Catholic education. Read More

Fr. Richard Rohr on Sexuality, Gender, and Our Identity in Christ

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"Sexuality and gender identity elicit so many strong feelings and even irrational opinions because they touch upon something foundational. If you don’t recognize the sacred at this deep level of identity and desire, I don’t know if you will be able to see it anywhere else." For more wisdom from Fr. Richard Rohr, read on! Read More

Pope Francis Allows For Civil Unions for Lesbian and Gay Couples

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A new book, Pope Francis has spoken out on a variety of topics from his... Read More

QUOTE TO NOTE: Trans Catholic ‘Clings to Faith’ As Church Guidance is Absent

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Earlier this spring, Commonweal magazine featured a pair of articles on gender identity, titled “The Church and Transgender... Read More

Catholic Schools in Ontario Cancel Children’s Play on Gender Identity

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Catholic schools in Ontario, Canada have canceled scheduled performances of a play because of concerns that... Read More

Former VP Joe Biden Criticizes Anti-Trans Bathroom Law Focus

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Former Vice President Joe Biden has made an appeal for transgender youths’ well-being, involving himself in... Read More

Vatican Official Criticizes Transgender Rights at Bioethics Conference

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A senior Vatican official criticized transgender rights at a recent U.S. bioethics conference that was attended... Read More

Under Trump, Will Transgender Lives Matter for Catholic Hospitals?

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With the Affordable Care Act (ACA) under siege by the new U.S. president, many people... Read More

Pope Francis Says Accompanying LGBT People is “What Jesus Would Do Today”

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By Bob Shine, New Ways Ministry, October 3, 2016 Pope Francis twice opined on LGBT... Read More