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New Guidelines Ban LGBT People from Parish Ministries

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In new guidelines, Philadelphia’s archbishop has banned people in same-gender relationships from pastoral or liturgical... Read More

Church Should Apologize to Gay People, Says Top Adviser to Pope Francis

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The Catholic Church should apologize to lesbian and gay people for the harm it has caused... Read More

Priest Leads Opposition to Queensland’s “Gay Panic” Defense

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A Catholic priest in Australia has been leading efforts to eliminate the “gay panic” defense in his... Read More

Pope Francis on LGBT Issues Is Out of Sync with Amoris Laetitia’s Overall Message, Say Theologians

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Last week, Bondings 2.0 highlighted young theologians critical of the perceived dismissal of LGBT Catholics... Read More

Can LGBT Issues Be Included at San Diego’s Diocesan Synod?

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Following Pope Francis’ lead, Bishop Robert McElroy of San Diego has called a diocesan synod... Read More

Pope Francis Calls for Conscientious Objection to Officiating at Same-Sex Ceremonies

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For the first time since Italy’s Parliament approved a civil unions bill for lesbian and... Read More

Bishop Seeks Release from Performing Civil Marriages in Norway

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The debate about whether Catholic clergy should serve as agents of the state to perform... Read More

Sydney Archdiocese In Marriage Equality Brouhaha Concerning Supportive Businesses

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Reports have surfaced that the Archdiocese of Sydney, Australia, may have threatened to withdraw from businesses... Read More

Some Hope But Not Much Joy for LGBT Catholics in Pope’s ‘Joy of Love’ Document

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Statement of Francis DeBernardo, Executive Director, New Ways Ministry,            ... Read More

Partners of LGBT Church Workers in Michigan May Receive Healthcare Benefits

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Catholic Church officials in Michigan may extend healthcare benefits to people living with church employees,... Read More