gay Catholics
Belgian bishops propose prayer for gay couples, not marriage
By Samuel Petrequin and Nicole Winfield — September 20, 2022
ROME (AP) — Belgian bishops said their proposal is part of their church’s effort to be more responsive to its gay members and to “create a climate of respect, recognition and integration,” citing Pope Francis’ call for the church to be more welcoming to gays.
Vatican says yes to gay people, no to blessing gay unions
By Thomas Reese — March 16, 2021
(RNS) — How will the Vatican welcome gays ‘with respect and sensitivity’ while saying no to blessing gay unions?
German bishops’ summit considers women and lay roles as answer to abuse crisis
By Claire Giangravé — February 1, 2021
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — While the summit officially affects only Germany, the bishops' discussions will likely have consequences for the global church.
Pope meets with Jesuit priest James Martin to discuss LGBTQ ministry
By Thomas Reese — September 30, 2019
(RNS) — The meeting is typical of a pope who recognizes that we are all sinners, even himself, and that we are all on a common pilgrimage toward God.
Pope Francis says mercy demands an ‘inclusive’ church open to all
By David Gibson — November 21, 2016
VATICAN CITY (RNS) In a message to wrap up the Holy Year of Mercy, the pontiff adds that all priests will continue to be able to absolve the 'grave sin' of abortion.
NJ priest suspended for supporting gay groups
By David Gibson — September 1, 2016
(RNS) Newark Archbishop John Myers has again taken action against the Rev. Warren Hall, this time for publicly backing gay support groups and gay Catholics.
How a married gay Catholic couple lives their faith
By Patricia Montemurri — December 15, 2015
DETROIT -- The Supreme Court ruling was a triumph, but gay Catholics still wrestle with their church’s condemnation of homosexuality as “disordered” and the church’s prohibition against same-sex marriage.
Conservatives outraged at gays on White House guest list for Pope Francis! (Vatican, not so much)
By David Gibson — September 21, 2015
(RNS) It looks like American conservatives and Obama critics are more upset than anyone else. "I would love to visit and talk to gay and lesbian people," Francis recently told a visiting American priest.
Gay priest fired from university job gets new post at New Jersey parishes
By David Gibson — August 3, 2015
(RNS) The Rev. Warren Hall's firing by the archbishop of Newark, N.J., added to growing concerns about the church’s treatment of gay people.
Belgian bishop says Catholic Church should bless same-sex couples
By David Gibson — January 8, 2015
(RNS) Bishop Johan Bonny has been touted as a future leader of Belgium's Catholic hierarchy, but will his controversial proposals hurt his prospects?
Miami archbishop warns employees against supporting gay marriage, even in a tweet
By David Gibson — January 7, 2015
(RNS) Miami Archbishop Thomas Wenski sent a memo to all church employees reiterating that any expressions of support for gay marriage could cost them their jobs.
7 lessons from the Vatican’s wild and crazy Synod on the Family
By David Gibson — October 20, 2014
(RNS) Pope Francis' Synod on the Family was more of an opening act than the final word on homosexuality, divorce and other methods of "living in sin."
Catholic bishop returns petitions to ousted gay man
By David Gibson — April 25, 2013
NEW YORK (RNS) The story of a gay Catholic man who was relieved of all duties at his Long Island parish just got more interesting: His bishop returned a petition with 18,000 signatures with a one-line cover letter: "FROM YOUR FAITHFUL ROMAN CATHOLIC BISHOP."
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