By Kimberley Heatherington OSV News Those who minister to, or are part of, the community of people who identify as LGBTQ+ have observed a noted shift with respect to them and their concerns in the working document for the Catholic Church’s forthcoming synod of bishops convened by Pope Francis. The working document, or “Instrumentum Laboris,” […]
Both praise, protest for Pope Francis’ LGBTQ outreach
By Gina Christian OSV News Pope Francis has evoked both praise and protest for his outreach to LGBTQ persons during his decade-long papacy, as he has offered warmth and welcome while upholding the Catholic Church’s teaching on human sexuality. “My experience of Pope Francis has been hope-filled and also frustrating,” Ish Ruiz, a gay theologian […]
The transgenderism question
Virginia bishop says church has ‘sacred duty’ to speak the truth about human person, gender By Zoey Maraist Catholic News Service ARLINGTON, Va. — The topic of transgenderism is discussed routinely in the news, on television shows and in schools. This prevailing ideology — that a person can change his or her gender — is […]
Writing about LGBTQ ministry, pope says God loves all his children
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — God loves all his children, “each and every one,” Pope Francis said in a letter Jesuit Father James Martin read to people participating in the Outreach LGBTQ Ministry webinar. The Jesuit, who has become well known for his ministry to gay Catholics, had written to […]