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Is Fr. James Martin the “Scariest Catholic in America”?

February 7, 2018/6 Comments/in Parish Life & Pastoral Care /by Robert Shine, Managing Editor

Is Fr. James Martin, SJ, the "scariest Catholic in America"? Frank Bruni, a columnist for The New York Times, took up this question after right-wing attacks forced one New Jersey parish to cancelled a scheduled lecture by Martin. Read More

New Catholic LGBT Book Is Praised by High Church Leaders

April 8, 2017/0 Comments/in Hierarchy, New Ways Ministry /by Francis DeBernardo, Editor

A new Catholic book on LGBT issues, whose main text is based on a talk... Read More

Exploring Pope Francis’ Mixed Messages on LGBT Issues

October 24, 2016/3 Comments/in Parish Life & Pastoral Care, Pope Francis /by Francis DeBernardo, Editor

Why doesn’t Pope Francis seem to fully “get it” when it comes to LGBT issues?... Read More

SYNOD 2015: Cardinal Marx's New Approach to Lesbian & Gay Relationships

January 23, 2015/11 Comments/in Employment Issues, Hierarchy, Pope Francis, Theology & Church Teaching /by Francis DeBernardo, Editor

One of the strongest pro-gay voices to emerge at the synod in October 2014 was... Read More

Why Do LGBT People Feel the Catholic Church Hates Them?

May 18, 2014/13 Comments/in Parish Life & Pastoral Care, Theology & Church Teaching /by Francis DeBernardo, Editor

Yesterday, May 17th, was the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia. In Italy, at least... Read More

Catholic Reactions to Pope Francis’ Comments on Accepting Gay Priests

July 30, 2013/9 Comments/in Hierarchy, LGBTQ Clergy & Religious, Theology & Church Teaching /by Francis DeBernardo, Editor

Pope Francis’ comments on accepting gay priests has rocked the Catholic world, yet even progressive... Read More

Catholic Pastor Explains Why He Marched in Pride Parade

July 14, 2013/7 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Francis DeBernardo, Editor

Last month, we reported on Catholic faith communities marching in LGBT Pride marches in Portland,... Read More

Catholic Bishops Should Go At Least As Far As Mormons Have on Gay Scouting Policy

May 24, 2013/1 Comment/in Hierarchy, Schools & Youth /by Francis DeBernardo, Editor

Congratulations to the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) for voting to allow openly gay scouts... Read More

Washington State Catholic Pastors' Refusal Continues to Inspire

August 27, 2012/7 Comments/in Marriage & Family, Parish Life & Pastoral Care, Politics & Human Rights /by Francis DeBernardo, Editor

While we were in Washington State last week doing educational programs on Catholic support for... Read More

Interfaith Coalition Against Marriage Equality Harms Pastoral Care and Religious Liberty

May 2, 2012/0 Comments/in Hierarchy, Marriage & Family, Parish Life & Pastoral Care, Theology & Church Teaching /by Francis DeBernardo, Editor

The papal nuncio to Great Britain has called for an interfaith coalition to work against... Read More

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