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

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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

What’s Wrong With Pope Francis’ Same-Gender Blessings Support?

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“Pastoral prudence” ducks the real question. Read More

Sister Jeannine Gramick Describes Her Meeting With Pope Francis

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You have probably read some stories about my recent meeting with Pope Francis, but I'd like to share some more facts and feelings. Read More

Whoopi Goldberg Thanks Pope on Behalf of Gay Friends; More Synod News

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During the Synod assembly this month, much of the focus is on what is happening in the hall where participants meet or what is said during the daily press briefings. There have been, however, a number of external happenings in Rome, too. Today’s post covers some of the LGBTQ-related events. Read More

Pope Francis Receives Sr. Jeannine Gramick at Vatican

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In a moment once unimaginable, Sister Jeannine Gramick, SL, met with Pope Francis today at the Vatican. Read More

Tempering Synod Expectations, Yet Expecting the Unexpected

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Pope Francis’ homily has given me hope that even if my expectations for the Synod on Synodality are not met in full, it is still an important and worthwhile journey for the church to be on. Read More

Approaching the Synod from 30,000 Feet

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Clearly, my mind is on a lot of things, and as if that wasn’t enough, my heart is filled with excitement. I’m excited for a new way of being church that is emerging. Read More

As the Synod Begins, The Walls Come Tumbling Down

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If anyone worried that LGBTQ+ issues were going to get short shrift in synod discussions, that does not seem to be the case. Read More

A Foundation for Future Hope

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The most important part of the responses released Monday for the future place of LGBTQ+ people in the Catholic Church doesn’t mention LGBTQ+ issues at all. Read More

New Ways Ministry: Blessings Guidance ‘Significantly Advances’ Pope’s LGBTQ+ Affirmation

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Though the Vatican’s latest statement about same-gender couples does not provide a full-fledged, ringing endorsement of blessing their unions, the document significantly advances Pope Francis’ work to include and affirm LGBTQ+ people. Read More