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Priest Suspended from Ministry After Officiating at Lesbian Couple’s Civil Union Ceremony

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A priest in Italy has left active ministry for officiating at a lesbian couple's civil union ceremony, a move which LGBTQ advocates have decried while issuing support for the priest. Read More

Italian Bishops Worry Non-Discrimination Bill Would Criminalize LGBTQ-Negative Voices

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The Italian Bishops Conference (CEI) has criticized Italy’s new bill which would criminalize discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. Read More

Pope’s Almoner: Support for Transgender Sex Workers is “Ordinary Work for the Church”

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Praise is being heaped upon Pope Francis for his support earlier this month of transgender women who have suffered economically because of the coronavirus pandemic, while the pope's personal almoner has said such support is "ordinary work for the Church." Read More

Progetto Gionata Publishes Resources on Experiences of Italian Parents with LGBTQ Children

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An Italian organization for families with LGBTQ members has released a free publication for parents with LGBTQ children, as well as an accompanying video. Read More

Pope Francis Sends Almoner to Help Transgender Community Affected by COVID-19

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Pope Francis sent his personal almoner to assist a transgender community which had appealed to a parish priest for assistance during the coronavirus pandemic. Read More

Papal Advisor Calls for Church to Welcome LGBT Christians First as Baptized Christians

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LGBT Christians must be welcomed fully into the church, said an Italian bishop, because what matters first is their identity as Christians who are wholly part of the baptized faithful. Read More

In Sign of Progress, Two Italian Bishops Lead Prayer Vigils Against LGBT Discrimination

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At least two Italian bishops participated in vigils marking the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) this past May. Read More

Italian Archbishop Writes Preface to Book on LGBT Issues in Catholic Church

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An Italian archbishop has written the preface to the Italian edition of Fr. James Martin,... Read More

Italian Priest Holds Joint Funeral for Gay Couple Killed in Tragic Accident

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A joint funeral has been celebrated for a gay Italian couple after their tragic death, saying the the focus should be on the grief experienced by their love ones. Read More

Priest: Earthquakes Are “Divine Punishment” for Civil Unions in Italy

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The Vatican forcefully rejected assertions by an Italian priest that recent earthquakes in Italy are divine... Read More