At issue is a long-standing practice of CSS not to perform evaluations of the homes of same-sex couples wishing to care for foster children.
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Posted inDispatches, Politics & Society
Controversy over Knight highlights L.G.B.T. tensions at Catholic colleges
The episode is the latest in a years-long struggle for Catholic colleges to balance support for diverse student populations while adhering to church teaching.
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
Finding Courage as a same-sex attracted, Catholic man
I see myself as a beloved son of the Father, one who happens to be attracted to men.
Posted inDispatches, Faith
Cardinal Tobin warns against temptation to shrink Catholic community to pure members
At Villanova, the Newark archbishop spoke of “paradigm shifts” in the church and said “only the Lord” can judge who belongs among the faithful.
Posted inFaith, Faith and Reason
What is the official church teaching on homosexuality? Responding to a commonly asked question
When it comes to gays and lesbians, the Gospel values of love, mercy and compassion are the building blocks of all church teaching.
Posted inArts & Culture, Theater
‘Angels in America’ revival takes flight in a new political age
Tony Kushner’s two-part play feels both timely and timeless.
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
I came out as a gay, Catholic priest on the Feast of the Annunciation
An angel whispered in my ear: “Fred, ‘Be not afraid.’”
Posted inDispatches, Faith
Philadelphia suspends foster care partnership with Catholic Social Services over L.G.B.T. issues
Catholic Social Services refuses to place foster children in homes headed by same-sex couples; the city of Philadelphia says this policy violates a nondiscrimination law.
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
U.K. cardinal to Catholic school teachers: Don’t embrace “gender ideology”
Cardinal Vincent Nichols of Westminster suggested that children would find their “greatest joy” by accepting their biological sex.
Posted inFaith, Last Take
How do you outwit a troll? Spread a little love.
Many of us have learned the hard way that “L.G.B.T.” is a trigger for some Catholics to become very un-Christian.