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Catholic Reform Advocates’ Response to Synod Is Largely Negative

November 17, 2023/2 Comments/in New Ways Ministry, Parish Life & Pastoral Care, Synod on Synodality, Theology & Church Teaching /by Robert Shine, Managing Editor

Catholic reformers have responded largely negatively to the synthesis report from last month's General Assembly of the Synod on Synodality. The report failed to mention LGBTQ+ people directly, though a closer reading reveals sections that, if applied to gender and sexuality issues, could be helpful. Read More

Catholics Resist Bay Area Bishops’ Letter Denying Transgender Identities

November 16, 2023/2 Comments/in Gender Identity, Gender Policies, Hierarchy, Parish Life & Pastoral Care, Schools & Youth, Theology & Church Teaching /by Phoebe Carstens

Catholic parents and community members have strongly resisted a transgender-negative joint letter from two California bishops this fall. Read More

Post-Synod Commentaries Reveal Fuller Story on LGBTQ+ Discussions

November 15, 2023/3 Comments/in Hierarchy, Parish Life & Pastoral Care, Synod on Synodality, Theology & Church Teaching /by Robert Shine, Managing Editor

In the two weeks since the Synod on Synodality's first General Assembly ended, a flurry of reactions and commentaries have appeared, both about the meeting's final report and the larger process. Read More

Brazilian Church Incorporates Catholic LGBTQ+ Network into Church Structures

November 14, 2023/0 Comments/in Parish Life & Pastoral Care, Politics & Human Rights /by Liam Myers

Pro-LGBTQ+ Catholic groups in Brazil have received welcome and openness within the church, while encountering pushback from Brazilian society. Read More

LGBTQ+ Youth “Deserve So Much Better” from Church, Writes Catholic Sister

November 13, 2023/2 Comments/in Gender Identity, Gender Policies, Parish Life & Pastoral Care, Schools & Youth /by Sarah Cassidy

Sr. Christine Schenk, CSJ, is currently grieving the loss of freedom for many LGBTQ+ students in Ohio. Read More

On Synodality and Awakening

November 12, 2023/0 Comments/in Scriptural Reflections /by Yunuen Trujillo

Are we awake? Is the Church awake? Is the Church a foolish bridesmaid or a wise one? Read More

Synodality Can Produce Supportive Polices for LGBTQ+ Students, Writes Theologian

November 11, 2023/3 Comments/in Gender Policies, Parish Life & Pastoral Care, Schools & Youth, Synod on Synodality, Uncategorized /by Ariell Watson Simon

Nick Fagnant, Commonweal's Synod Writing Fellow and a doctoral student in theology, writes about how the spirit of Pope Francis’ Synod on Synodality can influence Catholic schools’ policies toward LGBTQ+ students. Read More

U.S. Bishops Appear Poised to Elect LGBTQ-Negative Leaders

November 10, 2023/4 Comments/in Hierarchy /by Robert Shine, Managing Editor

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) is set to elect a new secretary, as well as six committee chairs next week, when they meet from November 13th to 16th. Most of the candidates skew LGBTQ-negative, once again contrasting the USCCB with Pope Francis' desired way of being church. Read More

New Ways Ministry: Vatican’s Transgender Guidance Reflects Pope’s Pastoral Approach

November 9, 2023/3 Comments/in Gender Identity, Gender Policies, Hierarchy, Marriage & Family, New Ways Ministry, Parish Life & Pastoral Care, Pope Francis, Theology & Church Teaching /by Francis DeBernardo, Editor

The Vatican’s affirmation that transgender people should be welcomed in the church’s sacramental life signals Pope Francis’ desire for a pastorally-focused approach to LGBTQ+ issues is taking hold. Read More

Catholic Magazine Asks Readers: “What Does ‘Queerness’ Mean to You?”

November 8, 2023/1 Comment/in Theology & Church Teaching /by Sarah Cassidy

A Catholic magazine is asking readers to complete a survey answering the question, “Is queer theology compatible with Catholicism?” Read More

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