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Blessings for Same-Gender Couples Welcomed by Advisor to Pope Francis

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Blessings for same-gender couple may be permissible, said a leading German bishop and adviser to Pope Francis. Read More

Another German Bishop, Theologian Support Blessings for Same-Gender Couples

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Two German bishops and a theologian have joined the conversation on how the Church can bless same-gender couples, even while still denying them sacramental marriage equality. Read More

Leader of German Bishops Calls for Marriage Equality Debate in the Church

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Bishop Franz-Josef Bode has said: "I'm concerned with fundamental questions of how we deal with each other; although 'marriage for all' differs clearly from the church's concept of marriage, it's now a political reality." Read More

Bishop Prohibits Blessing of Same-Gender Couple as Marriage Equality in Germany Goes Into Effect

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A bishop has barred the blessing of a same-gender equality just as marriage equality in Germany becomes effective October 1, but German Catholics, including some bishops, are advocating for those very blessings. . . Read More

Cardinal: Focus on Church’s Failure to Defend Gay Rights, Not Marriage Equality

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In contrast to many Catholic leaders, a ranking German cardinal has said the church should... Read More

German Bishops Offer Nuanced Response to New Marriage Equality Law

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Germany’s bishops have said they are “deeply saddened” by the legalization of equal marriage and... Read More

Major German Catholic Gathering Offers Historic Welcome to LGBT Catholics

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LGBT organizations were welcomed for the first time to a major Catholic gathering in Germany,... Read More

In Germany: Lay Catholics, Theologian, New Archbishop All Speak Out Favorably for Lesbian and Gay Couples

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Germany is fast becoming the main focal point for theological discussion on lesbian/gay relationships, as well... Read More

German Bishops Extend LGBT Welcome to Church Workers in New Policy

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Germany's bishops voted in favor of new employment policies favorable to church workers in same-gender relationships this week, proving that the firing and forced resignation of LGBT church workers need not be the only response to marriage equality's spread. Read More

Pope Francis’ Support of Civil Unions Is Part of a Growing Trend in Catholic Church

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News reports that Pope Francis supported civil unions as a compromise strategy when he was... Read More