Tag: Pope Francis
New guidelines from the Italian Bishops’ Conference propose that gay men should not automatically be barred from entering the priesthood, provided they meet other conditions required for ordination.
The report, titled Guidelines and Norms for Seminaries, emphasises a more comprehensive evaluation of candidates, stating: “When referring to homosexual tendencies, it’s...
Pope Francis faced renewed pressure on Saturday to reconsider the Catholic Church's prohibition on gender-affirming care for transgender individuals during a private discussion with LGBTQ+ activists at the Vatican.
The 80-minute meeting took place at the pope’s residence and involved a variety of participants, including a Catholic nun who...
A group of Cardinals in Rome attending the Synod on Synodality have also participated in an event to hear testimonials from “LGBTQ Catholics.”
The event, hosted by Fr. James Martin S.J. and his Outreach group, was titled “What is the experience of LGBTQ Catholics?” It gave same-sex married Catholics a...
Pope Francis has come under fire again for using a derogatory term against LGBTQ+ individuals, repeating an error he made nearly a month ago. Italian media report that the pontiff used the offensive term during a private meeting at the Vatican, coinciding with Pride Month.
Addressing Roman priests at The...
The Catholic Church has found itself embroiled in another controversy regarding LGBTQ+ inclusion following reports of Pope Francis dismissing openly gay men from priestly training.
According to local media, the Pope used the derogatory term "frociaggine" during a discussion with bishops on Monday. The term, roughly translated as "effeminacy" or...
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...
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...
