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Reporting From Rome on Rainbow Catholics Assembly and Synod on the Family

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Saluti di Roma!  Greetings from Rome! I am here in the Eternal City to observe... Read More

Commentators Analyze the Significance of Pope Francis' Meeting With Kim Davis

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Yesterday’s news about Pope Francis’ meeting with Kim Davis, the Kentucky county clerk who refuses... Read More

Pope Francis’ Meeting With Kim Davis Raises a Red Flag

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Statement of Francis DeBernardo, Executive Director, New Ways Ministry The news that Pope Francis met... Read More

On Plane Ride Home, Pope Francis Makes Conservative Remarks He Avoided On U.S. Visit

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In one of his famous airplane interviews on his flight back to Rome, Pope Francis... Read More

New Ways Ministry Welcomes Pope Francis to Philly with Catholic Gender Identity Workshop

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Just as Pope Francis began his schedule in Philadelphia, Catholics gathered in a church hall to explore gender identity for the morning. The New Ways Ministry-sponsored workshop, titled "Transforming Love," featured four speakers sharing their stories of being trans*, of being intersex, of being an LGBTQI person's family member and doing all of this as Catholics. Read More

Openly Gay Comedian Mo Rocca Reads at Papal Mass; Francis Remains Unclear on LGBT Front

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Yesterday, Bondings 2.0 surveyed Pope Francis treatment of LGBT issues during his visit to Washington, D.C. Today, as the pope begins his schedule in Philadelphia, here are some takeaways from New York City. Read More

Pope Francis' Visit Is Ambiguous on LGBT Issues Thus Far–And It's Not Over Yet

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Pope Francis' visit to the United States is well underway, finishing up in Washington, D.C. and on to the United Nations in New York City. Before he addresses the World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia this weekend, Bondings 2.0 is taking stock of what he has said thus far as it relates to LGBT issues. Read More

Pope Francis: "I Would Love to Visit and Talk to Gay and Lesbian People"

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Sharing one's story can profoundly impact the listener, a truth LGBT Catholics are hoping will play out regarding Pope Francis with whom they are sharing their stories online and, ideally, in person. Read More

LGBT Catholics and Allies Will Welcome Pope Francis to the White House

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When President Obama welcomes Pope Francis to the White House this Wednesday, he will be accompanied by a number of LGBT Catholics and other advocates. Not all, however, are pleased with the invitations though they are cause for celebration. Catholics invited include: Read More

Philadelphia Mayor Pledges to Speak to Pope Francis About LGBT Catholics

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Philadelphia’s mayor promised that, given the opportunity, he will speak to Pope Francis about LGBT people... Read More