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Ahead of Synod Session, Dominican and Jesuit Publish on Catholics Identifying as LGBTQ
Father Timothy Radcliffe and Father James Martin weigh in on same-sex attraction before the synod.
After Pope Francis' Derogatory Remark on Gay Men in Catholic Seminaries, Vatican Apologizes
Spokesman Matteo Bruni told journalists that the pope “never intended to offend or express himself in homophobic terms, and he apologizes ...”
What Does the Synod on Synodality Document Say about "controversial" Issues?
The Synod on Synodality, the monthlong assembly convened by Pope Francis at the Vatican, released its final document containing the discussion of several hot-button issues which it calls “controversial”: the idea of women deacons, optional priestly celibacy, and the accompaniment of people struggling with their gender or sexual identity.
As Church Allows for LGBT-employees in Germany, Vatican Publishes Concerns on Synodal Way
The Vatican on Thursday published the full wording of its latest warnings over another schism coming out of Germany, raising fundamental concerns and objections against the Synodal Way.
Africa’s Church Leaders Caution against Pro-choice Agenda ahead of New Leadership at USAID
Church leaders in Africa are cautioning against the pro-choice agenda that is likely to be among key priorities of the new head of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the US entity administering foreign aid.
Context of Pope’s ‘civil union’ Documentary Comment Reported
A fuller context of remarks from Pope Francis on civil unions in a recent documentary has emerged, while questions continue to surround the documentary, and the Vatican has not responded to requests for comment.
Analysis: How a papal handshake became an ‘extraordinary turning point’ for LGBT activists
L'Avvenire, the official newspaper of the Italian bishops’ conference, reported September 16 that Pope Francis "at the end of an audience" greeted a group of some 40 people, some of whom identify as LGBT, along with their parents.
