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German theologian Stephan Goertz is a scholar for “people of hope,” says Jesuit professor
Article James F. Keenan, S.J.With his prolific publications and uncanny ability to provoke recognition of the development of Catholic theological teachings, Goertz is very much one of the major contemporary theologians whom people of hope should follow.
I was hounded from my church job because I’m gay. This month, I spoke at a Vatican conference on love.
Article Aaron BiancoMy name is Aaron Bianco. I am a gay Catholic man who has been in a committed relationship for 17 years. My experiences reflect the deep pain, confusion and joy of many LGBT Catholics.
Lisa Sowle Cahill: LGBTQ People, the Synod and Blessing Same-Sex Couples
Article Lisa Sowle CahillFrom almost the beginning of his pontificate, Pope Francis has signaled that LGBTQ people should not be excluded from the circle of Catholic faith and practice.
“Amoris Laetitia” and Gay Marriage: A Closer Look
Article Francis X. Clooney, S.J.A theologian reflects on Pope Francis’s apostolic exhortation “Amoris Laetitia.”
What does it mean to welcome LGBTQ people into Catholic communities?
Article Craig A. Ford, Jr.We return to the question for the same reason that everyone else is: where does “welcoming” LGBTQ+ people end up capitulating to a cultural vision that is contrary to the gospel?
Celebrating gay relationships in the church? What happened in Belgium and why it’s good news.
Article Jos Moons, S.J.The bishops recognize the value of lasting and loving relationships between LGBTQ people and offer a loosely developed liturgy for celebrating those relationships in church.
Pope Francis reaffirms primacy of conscience amid criticism of ‘Amoris Laetitia’
Article Nicole Winfield - Associated PressPope Francis on the primacy of conscience in decision making.
Read the full text of the Vatican’s declaration approving blessings for same-sex couples
Scholarly Work Dicastery for the Doctrine of the FaithThe value of this document, however, is that it offers a specific and innovative contribution to the pastoral meaning of blessings, permitting a broadening and enrichment of the classical understanding of blessings.
James Alison: Conscience reveals to LGBTQ people who we really are
Article James AlisonConscience is inherently related to what is true, and our journey is one of stepping out of rumor and falsehood into the freedom of truth.
La Iglesia Latinoamericana pide una pastoral con personas de la diversidad sexual
Article Spanish Luis García Orso, SJEn noviembre de 2021 se celebró en Cuautitlán, México, un encuentro presencial y virtual de la “Asamblea Eclesial de América Latina y el Caribe,” como respuesta a la tarea señalada por el Papa Francisco de caminar juntos como Iglesia Sinodal.
Catholic school educators: Now is the time to think about LGBTQ+ inclusion
Article Ish RuizLGBTQ+ ministry in Catholic schools (and anywhere in the Church) relies on hope.
Respecting the dignity of transgender people means affirming their experiences
Article Christine ZubaAs a lifelong Catholic, who has known since early childhood that she was transgender, I ask: “Who defines who I am?”
Five things LGBTQ Catholics need to know about the Synod
Article James Martin, S.J.This is the 16th such gathering since Pope St. Paul VI reinstituted the synod, an ancient form of ecclesial consultation, in the wake of the Second Vatican Council.
Will the Synod on Synodality really bring significant change for LGBTQ Catholics?
Article Robert ShineThe hopeful “yes” to my question about significant change begins with the simple fact that the conversation is happening. At last, after decades of Catholics advocating for an open dialogue on issues of gender and sexuality, that dialogue has arrived, albeit in nascent form.
Pope Francis has routinely criticized “gender ideology.” What does he mean?
Article David PalmieriPope Francis is not rejecting transgender persons, but the idea that gender is fleeting. This subtle insight is essential.
James F. Keenan, S.J.: “Dignitas Infinita” falters when it doesn’t practice what it preaches
Article James F. Keenan, S.J.The authors of gender theory are as anonymous as the transgender community. Neither are mentioned.