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German Bishops Appoint New National Commissioner for LGBTQ+ Pastoral Care

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In the German church's latest move for LGBTQ+ inclusion, the country's bishops' conference has appointed a prelate to lead queer pastoral care efforts. Read More

Vatican Letter Critical of Pro-LGBTQ+ German Catholics Escalates Tensions

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The conflict between German Catholics and the Vatican has reached a new low. The Vatican released a letter criticizing the German church, specifically about has and women's ordination, while one top bishop forcefully defended the German faithful's efforts. Read More

Catholics Protest Cardinal, Bless LGBTQ+ Couples Outside German Cathedral

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Several Catholic priests in Germany held a blessing ceremony for same-gender couples, defying the local archbishop who does not permit such liturgies. Read More

Berlin’s Archbishop Will Not Sanction Priests Who Bless LGBTQ+ Couples

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A German archbishop has said that while he will not perform blessings of LGBTQ+ couples, no priest or pastoral minister who does so will be sanctioned in his archdiocese, a position he roots in the teachings of Pope Francis. Read More

Vatican’s New Doctrinal Head Expresses Openness to Blessings for Queer Couples

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The incoming head of the Vatican's doctrinal office has expressed an openness to blessings for LGBTQ+ couples, though reaffirmed such blessings should not be confused with the heteronormative understanding of marriage promoted by church leaders. Read More

Bishop Bonny: Support for LGBTQ+ Blessings Is “Not Going Against the Pope”

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The Flemish bishops' opening to bless LGBTQ+ couples is "not going against the pope," one of those bishops has said based on personal conversations with Pope Francis. Read More

LGBTQ+ German Church Workers Write to Pope Francis Seeking Reforms to Catechism

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LGBTQ+ church workers in Germany who wrote to Pope Francis proposing evolutions in church teaching have now released their letter publicly after receiving no response. Read More

German Bishop Calls for “Significant Changes” to Catholic Teachings on Sexuality

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In a letter to his diocese, a German bishop has called for the church to re-evaluate its sexual ethics and consider LGBTQ+ people at the center of this work. Read More

Germany’s Synodal Way Is a “Source of Hope” for Transgender Catholics, Writes Delegate

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"The final Assembly of the Synodal Way in Germany was an emotional rollercoaster for queer people in attendance, like me, and others watching from home. In the end, it became a source of hope." Read More

Former Vatican Official Asks Pope Francis to Sanction LGBTQ-Positive German Bishops

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A conservative cardinal has called on Pope Francis to punish German bishops who aim to make the church more inclusive for LGBTQ+ individuals and women. Read More