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The Bishop Behind the Vatican’s Transgender-Welcoming Document on Sacraments

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When the Vatican affirmed transgender people could be baptized in 2023, officials were doing so in response to one bishop's questions about LGBTQ+ people and the Sacraments. Since then, Brazilian newspaper El País profiled that bishop, the details about how the Vatican's instructions came about, and what the whole story might mean. Read More

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

Imagining the Feminist and LGBTQ-Affirming Sacramentality of a Synodal Church

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My image of a synodal church, however distant it may be, includes women preaching and ministering the Gospel during the blessing of LGBTQ marriage. Read More

Archbishop Wester Encourages Baptism for Children of LGBTQ+ Parents

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A U.S. archbishop has encouraged pastors to baptize the children of LGBTQ+ parents, including those in same-gender relationships. Read More

77% of U.S. Catholics Support Communion for LGBTQ+ People, Reports New Survey

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A new survey shows that most lay Catholics in the U.S. disagree with conservative bishops on disputed issues, including abortion rights, politicians receiving Communion, and the inclusion of LGBTQ+ people. Read More

Italian Archdiocese Permits Confirmation of Transgender Catholic Under New Name

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An Italian diocese has permitted the Confirmation of a transgender person with the priest who celebrated the sacrament saying, "everyone has a place in the house of God." Read More

Sister Jeannine Gramick Expresses Hope for Queer Sacramental Marriages in Church

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Sr. Jeannine Gramick has offered a future vision for the Catholic Church where queer couples will partake in sacramental marriage. Read More

Is the Latin Mass a Safe Haven for Queer Catholics?

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If the liturgy is indeed, in the Vatican II's words, the source and summit of our faith, then getting it right is paramount. Read More

Marquette Diocese’s New Policy Could Ban LGBTQ People from Sacraments and Ministry

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A new directive from the Diocese of Marquette seeks to greatly restrict LGBTQ people's participation in the life of the church, including possible bans on the sacraments and leadership positions. Read More

What Does Boris Johnson’s Latest Wedding Have to Do With LGBTQ Catholics?

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What does Boris Johnson's latest marriage have to do with LGBTQ Catholics? A bit more than appears at first glance, wrote one journalist and educator. Read More