Catholics and gay marriage

Jesuits in US bolster outreach initiative aimed at encouraging LGBTQ+ Catholics

By David Crary — February 6, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) — Pope Francis, a Jesuit who has met with Martin and sent letters of support to Outreach, has made clear he favors a more welcoming approach to LGBTQ+ people.

German minister criticizes Vatican stance on gay couples

By Associated Press — August 18, 2021
BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s health minister has criticized the Roman Catholic Church for its refusal to bless same-sex unions but says his religious faith remains strong.

Six things you need to know about Pope Francis and gay civil unions

By Thomas Reese — October 23, 2020
(RNS) — Pope Francis' comments about civil unions for same-sex partners in a new documentary have caused a stir. How to understand his positions.

Approval of Gay Marriage is Rising for Every Religious Group, Pew Finds

By Jana Riess — June 6, 2013
According to a new Pew study, "nones," mainline Protestants, and Catholics are still the most likely to support same-sex marriage, but the percentages are up for every religious group.
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