priestly formation Archives - New Ways Ministry

Pope Reportedly Says Anti-LGBTQ+ Term Again, Yet Affirms Gay Priests’ Goodness

June 13, 2024/4 Comments/in Employment Issues, Hierarchy, LGBTQ Clergy & Religious, Pope Francis, Theology & Church Teaching /by Robert Shine, Managing Editor

For a second time, Pope Francis has reportedly used an anti-gay term and warned about gay men in seminary during closed-door remarks to a room of clergy. Yet, he is also reported to have met with Fr. James Martin, SJ, and affirmed gay priests. Read More

Gay People Are Priests. Let Us Give Thanks to the Lord, Our God.

May 31, 2024/9 Comments/in Employment Issues, Hierarchy, LGBTQ Clergy & Religious, Pope Francis, Theology & Church Teaching /by Guest Contributor

When the official ecclesial stance is such an unhealthy and closeted spirituality, ironically, the behaviors and attitudes that the Pope deplores are what result. Read More

Pope Francis Apologizes for Using Anti-Gay Slur in Discussion of Seminary Formation

May 29, 2024/7 Comments/in Employment Issues, LGBTQ Clergy & Religious, Pope Francis, Theology & Church Teaching, Uncategorized /by Robert Shine, Managing Editor

Pope Francis has apologized for using a homophobic slang word when speaking to Italy's bishops about whether gay men should be accepted to seminaries. Read More

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