Rome Archives - New Ways Ministry

In Rome, Pope Francis—And His Language—Take Centerstage at Pride

June 25, 2024/0 Comments/in Arts, Books & Culture, Politics & Human Rights, Pope Francis /by Sarah Cassidy

Beyond the rainbows and glitter everywhere on display at Rome’s Pride celebrations this year, one could also find papal hats, Vatican T-shirts, and cardboard cutouts of Pope Francis in great abundance throughout the Eternal City. Read More

For Fourth Time, Pope Francis Meets with Transgender Community at Roman Parish

August 17, 2022/3 Comments/in Gender Identity, Hierarchy, Parish Life & Pastoral Care, Pope Francis /by Sarah Cassidy

Pope Francis has met with another group of transgender people who have been cared for by a parish church in Rome. Read More

In the Catholic Church, What’s Next When it Comes to “Gender Theory”?

March 22, 2018/5 Comments/in Gender Identity, Hierarchy /by Robert Shine, Managing Editor

When Pope Francis criticizes "gender theory" or "gender ideology," what does he mean? Where are such issues going in the Catholic Church? What will be needed to find a reconciling way forward? Read More

SYNOD: Bishop Geoffrey Robinson: Sexual Ethics Should Be Based on Jesus' Teaching

October 5, 2014/4 Comments/in Hierarchy, Marriage & Family, New Ways Ministry, Theology & Church Teaching /by Francis DeBernardo, Editor

Here in Rome, where church officials are preparing for the opening of the extraordinary synod... Read More

Photos of Kisses Banned from Rome Gallery Due to Vatican Intervention

September 30, 2013/3 Comments/in Arts, Books & Culture, Hierarchy /by Francis DeBernardo, Editor

Had the Vatican not intervened in getting a photo exhibition removed from a Rome gallery,... Read More

Papal Phone Call Story Should Teach Church About Affirmation

September 7, 2013/1 Comment/in Hierarchy /by Francis DeBernardo, Editor

A minor brouhaha erupted on Friday concerning Pope Francis and homosexuality. A French newspaper had... Read More

Vatican Bank’s Gay ‘Scandal’ Highlights Holy See’s Sexuality Problems

July 23, 2013/15 Comments/in Hierarchy, Theology & Church Teaching /by Francis DeBernardo, Editor

A controversy has emerged concerning Pope Francis’ appointment of Monsignor Battista Ricca as the overseer... Read More

Benedict’s Embattled Legacy on LGBT Issues

February 13, 2013/5 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Robert Shine, Managing Editor

Pope Benedict XVI’s legacy will be fiercely debated in the weeks leading up to his... Read More

How Do You Reconcile Being LGBT and Catholic?

February 4, 2013/0 Comments/in Parish Life & Pastoral Care /by Francis DeBernardo, Editor

In my over 20 years of working in LGBT ministry in the Catholic Church, by... Read More

Sister Jeannine, Cardinal Ratzinger, New Ways Ministry, and Solidarity with LCWR

May 11, 2012/3 Comments/in Hierarchy, New Ways Ministry, Parish Life & Pastoral Care /by Francis DeBernardo, Editor

The Vatican’s attempt to control the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) has been felt... Read More

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