Transgender and intersex Catholics ask pope to rethink church stance on gender-affirming care
A group of transgender, intersex and ally Catholics gathered for an audience with Pope Francis to discuss the church's position on gender-affirming care. Pictured here: Robert Shine, Francis DeBernardo, Dr. Cynthia Herrick, Laurie Dever, Deacon Raymond Deaver, Nicole Santamaria, Pope Francis, Matthew Myers, Sister Jeannine Gramick, Michael Sennett and Brian Flanagan. Photo courtesy of New Ways Ministry
(RNS) — The meeting was organized after the Vatican issued a document condemning gender-affirming care and gender theory.
