Old Catholic Church

Lawsuit: Priest says first gas execution in US poses threat to religious liberty

By Kathryn Post — December 14, 2023
(RNS) — The Rev. Jeff Hood, spiritual adviser to Kenneth Smith, argued the restrictions imposed during the execution would violate Hood’s right to the free exercise of religion.

The search for gender identity, say trans seekers, brought them closer to God

By Emma Ryan — June 27, 2023
(RNS) — As opposition to recognition for transgender Americans has become politicized, so have clashes between people with transgender identities and faith leaders. But it’s not always the case that faith and transgender don’t mix.

A dissenting Catholic community in California helps Latinos cope with COVID-19’s disparities

By Alejandra Molina — October 9, 2020
LOS ANGELES (RNS) — In Southern California, one support system has been the community of Mision Cristo Rey, a small corporation of Latino congregations in the greater Los Angeles area.

Living authentically as a transgender priest in the Christian Church

By Eliel Cruz — November 17, 2014
The first openly transgender man ordained to the priesthood of the Old Catholic Church discusses living his life authentically while pursuing his ministerial calling.
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