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.
Posted inDispatches, Politics & Society
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.
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German bishops grapple with blessings for gay marriage
Two bishops have now spoken out in favor of considering some form of benediction for gay and lesbian couples.
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‘Why does the church hate gay people?’ Boston bishop seeks to listen to young people
“We are losing three generations of people, and we need to hear why,” said Bishop Mark O’Connell.