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Controversy Over Same-Sex Couple Blessings Continues Within Catholic Church
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Pope Francis has addressed the controversy surrounding the Vatican's decision to approve blessings for same-sex couples in a recent television interview.
The declaration approving same-sex blessings, which was officially released on December 18, sparked significant debate within the Catholic Church, particularly among bishops in African countries who have expressed...
In a ground-breaking declaration, Pope Francis has signalled a shift in the Vatican's stance towards LGBTQ+ inclusivity, permitting priests to bless same-sex unions.
The declaration, aligning with Pope Francis' inclusive vision since his papacy began in 2013, marks a significant deviation from past practices. It advocates for the Church's openness...
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Ghana’s Roman Catholic Cardinal Advocating for Understanding, Not Criminalisation of Homosexuality
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In a notable departure from the stance of his fellow Roman Catholic bishops in Ghana, Cardinal Peter Turkson has voiced opposition to the criminalisation of homosexuality, directly challenging the stringent anti-LGBTQ+ bill currently under debate in Ghana's parliament.
The proposed legislation in Ghana aims to impose harsh penalties on the...
In a significant move by the Vatican, Bishop Joseph Strickland of Eastern Texas has been dismissed from his role as the head of the Diocese of Tyler, with concerns being raised about the bishop’s criticism of efforts to make the Church more inclusive of the LGBTQ+ community.
This decision, which...
Pope Francis has firmly reiterated his stance that the Catholic Church is open to everyone, including LGBTQ+ individuals and all other marginalised communities.
"The Lord is clear: The sick, the elderly, the young, old, ugly, beautiful, good and bad," he stated during an in-flight press conference as he returned from...
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“God Loves Us As We Are” Pope Francis’ Reassurance To Transgender Community
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In his ongoing bid to make the Catholic Church more inclusive, Pope Francis affirmed to a young transgender individual that they are loved by God just as they are. This statement, announced by the Vatican's press office on Tuesday, echoes the Pontiff's continued outreach towards the LGBTQ+ community.
The dialogue...
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Pope Francis Labels Gender Ideology As “Dangerous Colonisation” That “Erases Humanity”
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Pope Francis, the leader of Catholicism, recently denounced "gender ideology", labelling it as the "most dangerous colonisation."
The Pope made the comments during a conversation with the Argentinian newspaper LA NACION on Friday, the 10th of March, where the Pope criticised present-day dialogues concerning gender.
"Why is it dangerous?" he asked Vatican...
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Pope Francis Speaks Out Against Criminalisation Of Homosexuality But Still Believes It’s A Sin
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Pope Francis has criticised lawmakers for introducing legislation to criminalise homosexuality before describing being LGBTQ+ as a "sin".
The Pope made the comments during an interview with The Associated Press on January 24th, where he described such laws as “unjust” and said that “being homosexual isn’t a crime.”
During the interview, Francis...