Cardinal Vincent Nichols of Westminster suggested that children would find their “greatest joy” by accepting their biological sex.
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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.
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Spiritual insights for L.G.B.T. Catholics
For many people, young and old, coming out can be frightening, especially if they feel that their church, or God, is somehow against them.
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Spiritual Insights for L.G.B.T. Catholics
For many people, coming out can be frightening, especially if they feel that their church, or God, is somehow against them.
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Father James Martin: Lessons for all Catholics from six L.G.B.T. parables
What can we learn from these stories? What does God want to teach us?
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One key to understanding Pope Francis? His approach to judgment.
By adopting an attitude free of judging others, the pope argues, the world will be a more peaceful place.
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Firing of L.G.B.T. Catholic church workers raises hard (and new) questions
As same-sex marriage becomes more mainstream, the church holds the line on L.G.B.T. issues.
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Bishop responds to the charge that people who oppose same-sex marriage are bigots
An interview with Bishop James. D Conley, who signed the open letter “Created Male and Female” defending a traditional understanding of gender.
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German cardinal urges pastoral care of gay couples
On Wednesday, the German bishops’ conference sought to correct reports that the cardinal endorsed the blessing of same-sex unions.
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Top German Cardinal signals cautious support for blessing same-sex couples
Marx stopped short of a full endorsement of blessings for same-sex couples, but made it clear he was open to approving such benedictions in private ceremonies.