"We have come a long way–too far for some, not far enough for others, too late for many." Read More
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Today's post details a more extensive interview that nonbinary Catholic Mara Klein gave about the German church's synodal work, their place in the church, and how to advance LGBTQ+ reforms. Read More
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In Germany, a nonbinary Catholic and a bishop offered a joint homily as part of meetings for the country's ongoing synodal process. Today's post includes this news and more developments from the German church. Read More
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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
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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
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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
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
https://i0.wp.com/www.newwaysministry.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Heiner-Koch.jpeg?fit=1000%2C480&ssl=14801000Robert Shine, Managing Editorhttps://www.newwaysministry.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/logo_nwm-1.pngRobert Shine, Managing Editor2023-09-04 01:00:522023-09-01 14:49:29Berlin’s Archbishop Will Not Sanction Priests Who Bless LGBTQ+ Couples
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
https://i0.wp.com/www.newwaysministry.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/fernandez-2.jpg?fit=670%2C447&ssl=1447670Robert Shine, Managing Editorhttps://www.newwaysministry.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/logo_nwm-1.pngRobert Shine, Managing Editor2023-07-06 01:00:362023-07-05 16:55:48Vatican’s New Doctrinal Head Expresses Openness to Blessings for Queer Couples
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
https://i0.wp.com/www.newwaysministry.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/bishop-bonny-c-belga.jpeg?fit=763%2C431&ssl=1431763Robert Shine, Managing Editorhttps://www.newwaysministry.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/logo_nwm-1.pngRobert Shine, Managing Editor2023-05-30 01:00:372023-05-26 15:22:40Bishop Bonny: Support for LGBTQ+ Blessings Is “Not Going Against the Pope”
