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Archbishop John C. Wester reflects on what the story of Eli and Samuel can teach the church about listening to LGBTQ Catholics.

In this installment of “Theologians and other scholars on the Synod’s call to listen to LGBTQ people,” Elizabeth A. Johnson, C.S.J. reflects on the Acts of the Apostles and the Church’s call to recognize LGBTQ Catholics as equal members of the body of Christ.

In this addition of our series “Theologians and other scholars on the Synod’s call to listen to LGBTQ people”, Antonio Auterio argues that the Church must move beyond rigid moral frameworks toward a more pastoral, listening-centered approach.

In this installment of “Theologians and other scholars on the Synod’s call to listen to LGBTQ people,” Lucas S Sharma, SJ, reflects on parrhesia, synodality and the importance of listening to the lived experiences of LGBTQ Catholics

In this addition of our series “Theologians and other scholars on the Synod’s call to listen to LGBTQ people”, Kevin Ahern examines how synodal theology emerges through listening to vulnerable communities.

Archbishop Gherardo Gambelli of Flroence reflects on God’s love for LGBTQ Catholics, calling the Church to reject exclusion and become “a home for everyone” during a prayer vigil against homotransphobia in Florence.

Drawing on Scripture and Catholic theology, theologian James Alison reflects on LGBTQ identity, conscience and the meaning of carrying the cross