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Catholic LGBTQ+ Scout Leader: ‘Love is the original calling of every human being’

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Remaining in the Church does not mean passively accepting hurt. It means finding the courage to speak and to help the Holy Spirit’s work be more visible in one’s own life and in the life of the whole community. Read More

From Listening to Recognition: Italy’s Catholic Scouts’ Adopt Sweeping New LGBTQ+ Policy

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The AGESCI document situates itself as part of a gradual ecclesial discernment, observing that the new policy “is not about innovation, but about fidelity to the Gospel.” Read More

Survey of Italy’s LGBTQ+ Catholic Groups Reveals Rich Diversity

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These LGBTQ+ Catholic organizations are concretizing one of the greatest gifts the Catholic Church has to offer: a recognition that our unity flows from our diversity.  Read More

Treament of Gays and Women Stalls Passage of Italian Synod Document

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The synod document was "excessively paternalistic and clerical when it comes to the support of homosexual people and not very incisive on the question of the role of women." Read More

Former Gay Seminarian and Experts Detail Harms of Legal Conversion Therapy in Italy

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In Italy, conversion therapy is still employed today, creating unsafe and traumatizing experiences for many LGBTQ+ individuals—and much of its persistence is due to Catholic culture in the nation. Read More

New Ways Ministry: Pope Francis’ Apology Welcome, Further Clarification Needed

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New Ways Ministry welcomes Pope Francis’ apology for using a derogatory word about gay people in a conversation with Italy’s bishops. Read More

Vatican Reverses Its Decision, Will Allow Pro-LGBTQ+ Theologian to Be University Dean

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The Vatican has reversed its decision that once barred an LGBTQ-supportive theologian from becoming a university dean. The Vatican will now allow him to assume the position a year later. Read More

After Criticism, Priest Defends Nativity Scene Depicting Jesus with Two Mothers

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An Italian priest has defended a Nativity scene depicting Jesus with two mothers after receiving criticism from right wing activists in the country, saying the scene was meant as a gesture of welcome. Read More

Catholic Summer Camp in Italy Closes After Firing Gay Teacher; And More News

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Today's post includes news about a controversy at an Italian summer camp, new comments by former Irish president Mary McAleese, and more.  Read More

Activists Protest Outside Vatican for Lesbian Mothers’ Rights; And More News

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Today's post includes news about lesbian activists' protest outside the Vatican in support of mothers' rights, a controversy over a Hungarian Catholic publisher's textbook, and more. Read More