And New Ways Ministry and some U.S. bishops are playing a big role in that change. Read More
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"The unity or division of the Church should not revolve around sexual matters." Read More
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For an effective update of Amoris Laetitia, lay people, and in particular LGBTQ+ people, should be included in the discussions since, as the pope acknowledges, their perspective is invaluable. Read More
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Pope Leo’s meeting with Courage representatives is the second time in his as yet brief papacy that he has met with leaders of LGBTQ+ ministry. Read More
https://i0.wp.com/www.newwaysministry.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Pope-Leo-XIV.jpeg?fit=599%2C399&ssl=1399599Lynnzee Dickhttps://www.newwaysministry.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/logo_nwm-1.pngLynnzee Dick2026-02-27 01:00:482026-02-26 15:09:43Pope Leo Receives Courage Representatives at the Vatican
"These people taught me hospitality, sharing, simplicity, understanding situations and showing respect. I experienced unconditional love, freely given and undeserved.” Read More
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Will the church that received me with Francis’s warmth continue to make room for people like me? Read More
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Unity is a mark of the Church, but it cannot be preserved at the expense of truth and justice. Read More
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"I find it highly unlikely, certainly in the near future, that the church’s doctrine in terms of what the church teaches about sexuality, what the Church teaches about marriage, [will change].” Read More
https://i0.wp.com/www.newwaysministry.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/9798890985804.jpeg?fit=297%2C450&ssl=1450297Jeromiah Taylorhttps://www.newwaysministry.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/logo_nwm-1.pngJeromiah Taylor2025-09-19 01:00:582025-09-18 17:13:39Affirming Pastoral Welcome, Pope Leo Is Skeptical LGBTQ+ Church Teaching Will Change
"We felt like the people of Israel in front of the Red Sea, which was opened for us. Something that seemed insurmountable now has been opened, and we can walk. We know that behind us we still have our detractors, but we are protected by the Lord." Read More
https://www.newwaysministry.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/V45X6BVYYBHKZJW42R533CH3PU.avif553830Francis DeBernardo, Editorhttps://www.newwaysministry.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/logo_nwm-1.pngFrancis DeBernardo, Editor2025-09-12 01:00:022025-09-11 15:33:10Voices from the LGBTQ+ Jubilee Year Pilgrimage, Part 3
