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Bishops’ Support for Anti-Gay Law Contradicts Pope, Says Human Rights Watch Leader

December 24, 2021/1 Comment/in Anti-LGBTQ Criminalization, Hierarchy, Politics & Human Rights /by Grace Doerfler

The Catholic bishops in Ghana have taken a position on LGBTQ rights that is directly opposite to that of Pope Francis. That is the position taken by an opinion writer in The Advocate, a leading U.S. LGBTQ news outlet. Read More

Activists in Bahamas, South Africa, Poland, Elsewhere Laud Pope’s Civil Union Support

December 3, 2020/0 Comments/in Anti-LGBTQ Criminalization, Marriage & Family, Parish Life & Pastoral Care, Politics & Human Rights, Pope Francis, Theology & Church Teaching /by Robert Shine, Managing Editor

For many commentators, Pope Francis' recent comments reiterating his support for civil unions that recognize same-gender couples were not far enough. Less heard, but quite relevant, are voices who note that Francis simply speaking of LGBTQ people positively makes a tremendous impact in areas where LGBTQ people remain very much at risk. Read More