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“It is Better to Die of Hunger” Than to Accept Homosexuality, Says Tanzanian Cardinal

December 7, 2018/12 Comments/in Anti-LGBTQ Criminalization, Hierarchy, Politics & Human Rights /by Robert Shine, Managing Editor

It would be better to starve to death than to accept homosexuality, said a top African church leader while asking government officials to reject foreign aid allegedly tied to LGBT rights. Read More

Exploring Pope Francis’ Mixed Messages on LGBT Issues

October 24, 2016/3 Comments/in Parish Life & Pastoral Care, Pope Francis /by Francis DeBernardo, Editor

Why doesn’t Pope Francis seem to fully “get it” when it comes to LGBT issues?... Read More

New Ways Ministry Both Praises and Criticizes Pope Francis’ Latest LGBT Comments

October 3, 2016/13 Comments/in Gender Identity, Marriage & Family, New Ways Ministry /by Francis DeBernardo, Editor

The following is a statement of Francis DeBernardo, Executive Director, New Ways Ministry, responding to... Read More

Pope Francis’ Negative Rhetoric Begins to Be Echoed Around the Globe

September 21, 2016/16 Comments/in Gender Identity, Hierarchy /by Francis DeBernardo, Editor

By Francis DeBernardo, New Ways Ministry, September 21, 2016 On Bondings 2.0, we often report on... Read More

Pope Should Correct U.S. Bishops' "Ideological Colonization" of CCHD Grantees

January 20, 2015/11 Comments/in Hierarchy, Marriage & Family /by Francis DeBernardo, Editor

Pope Francis is making headlines again with another blockbuster interview on a plane ride home... Read More

What to Make of Pope Francis' Latest Comments on Marriage?

January 17, 2015/22 Comments/in Marriage & Family /by Francis DeBernardo, Editor

Until yesterday, I had wanted to write a hope-filled blog post about Pope Francis’ visit... Read More

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