Posts

Cardinal Says Rethinking Human Sexuality Is Important Task for the Church

/1 Comment/in , , /by
A top U.S. cardinal has said it is "important" and "incumbent" that the church rethink human sexuality in a process of dialogue. Read More

Pope Francis’ Meeting with Fr. James Martin Rebukes Culture War Bishops, Raises Questions on Inclusion

/1 Comment/in , , , /by
The private audience between Pope Francis and Fr. James Martin, SJ, reverberated through all sides of the LGBTQ equality debate in the Catholic Church. But beyond a papal affirmation of the latter's LGBTQ ministry, what significance is there to the meeting? Today's post features two commentaries on this question. Read More

Indian Catholics Celebrate Launch of New LGBTQ Ministry Supported by Top Cardinal

/1 Comment/in , , , /by
Catholics in India are celebrating the launch of a new LGBTQ ministry that has the support of a top cardinal who happens to be a close advisor of Pope Francis. Read More

Conservative Bishops Endorse Criticism of Fr. James Martin’s LGBT Ministry

/4 Comments/in , , /by
Conservative bishops in the U.S. have endorsed Archbishop Charles Chaput's criticism of Fr. James Martin, SJ, and his LGBT ministry, criticism on which the archbishop has doubled down.  Read More

Fr. James Martin Responds to Philadelphia Archbishop’s Criticism of LGBTQ Talk

/3 Comments/in , , , , /by
Fr. James Martin, SJ, has issued a response to a recent column by Philadelphia's outgoing archbishop that criticized Martin for alleged ambiguities in his LGBTQ ministry. Read More

Theologians Miguel Diaz, Mary Hunt Speak of Liberation and Hope

/0 Comments/in , /by
Earlier this summer, DignityUSA celebrated its 50th anniversary with a national conference in Chicago. The organization has since posted the keynote addresses from theologians Fr. Bryan Massingale, Miguel Diaz, and Mary Hunt. Today's post features selections from the latter two addresses. Read More

Diocesan Survey Finds 86% of Catholics Seek Change in Church Teaching on Homosexuality

/1 Comment/in , , , , , /by
Listening sessions in an Irish diocese have found an overwhelmingly majority of Catholics there supporting changing the church's teachings on homosexuality, a finding that is "signs of life" according to one former priest and could enable a new future for the church. Read More

Veterans Who Fought Nazi Occupation Condemn Polish Archbishop’s Anti-LGBTQ Comments

/4 Comments/in , , , /by
Veterans of the Warsaw Uprising have released a statement criticizing a Polish archbishop's anti-LGBTQ comments made during a Mass honoring the resistance fighters. Read More

German Bishop Reaffirms His Request for Church Blessings and Civil Partnerships for Same-Gender Couples

/4 Comments/in , , , , /by
A German bishop has reiterated his support blessing same-gender couples and the need for civil recognition of such relationships, too, saying the hierarchy must reconsider its teachings on homosexuality in light of contemporary science. Read More

Archbishop Claims Poland Suffering from “Rainbow Disease” of LGBTQ Advocacy

/10 Comments/in , , , /by
One of Poland's top bishops has said the nation is suffering from a "rainbow disease" while likening LGBTQ advocates to the Communist leaders who oppressed Poland in the 20th century. Read More