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How Pope Francis Affected Me as an LGBTQ+ Person

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Personal stories from LGBTQ+. people whose lives were changed by Pope Francis' witnes.. Read More

Gay Friend of Pope Francis Criticizes Cardinal Dolan

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“My friends, family and so many people I know have never felt more welcome in the church than when Pope Francis proclaims that the church is for everyone: Todos, todos, todos!" Read More

LGB Catholics Tell Their Stories Next to the Vatican; More Synod Updates

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ROME—While LGBTQ+ issues are off the the Synod General Assembly's agenda this month, that has not stopped discussions of them around the Vatican. Today's post features a few news items and commentaries from this week. Read More

Pope Francis Encourages Ugandan LGBTQ+ Advocate, Condemns Criminalization Law

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Pope Francis has held an audience with an LGBTQ+ activist from Uganda, who relayed the pope once again condemned discrimination against LGBTQ+ people.  Read More

“Out 100” List for 2023 Includes Papal Advisor Juan Carlos Cruz; And More News

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Juan Carlos Cruz, a close friend to Pope Francis, is honored by an LGBTQ+ publication, one theologian remembers a DignityUSA founder, and more news. Read More

Catholics Decry Ugandan Bishops’ Tacit Support for Anti-LGBTQ+ Law

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Catholic LGBTQ+ leaders have continued calls for Uganda's bishops to condemn legislation passed earlier this year that further criminalizes LGBTQ+ people. One U.S. bishop, however, has defended the new law. Read More

Gay Survivor of Clergy Abuse Writes Pope Francis “Pulled Me Out of the Grave”

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The past week, Bondings 2.0 has marked the tenth anniversary of Pope Francis' election with evaluations of the pope's handling of LGBTQ+ issues, as well as relevant comments Francis made in interviews for the occasion. Today's post concludes that coverage with links to other pieces that may be of interest. Read More

Catholic LGBTQ+ Advocates Welcome Pope Francis’ Denouncement of Criminalization Laws

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Catholic LGBTQ+ advocates largely have welcomed Pope Francis' denouncement of laws that criminalize being LGBTQ+. Today's post features a first set of these reactions. Read More

Actress Sharon Stone Tells Vatican Curia: “Listen to Your Pope and Respect Him”

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U.S. actress Sharon Stone has urged Vatican officials to “listen to your pope and respect him” when it comes to LGBTQ issues. She made the comments earlier this year during the international film festival in Cannes, France. Read More

Pope Francis Invites Transgender Group to Receive Covid-19 Vaccines at Vatican

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News broke last week that on Holy Saturday this year, the Vatican hosted a transgender group for vaccinations at the personal invitation of Pope Francis. Read More