Tag: vatican
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...
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...
The Vatican has been forced to address the concerns of Catholic bishops in several countries, especially in Africa, regarding the blessing of same-sex couples.
In a five-page statement, the Vatican's doctrinal office clarified the nature of these blessings, emphasising that they are neither heretical nor blasphemous. This move follows...
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 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...
Four trans groups who found shelter with the Catholic Church have met with Pope Francis at the Vatican.
According to the Vatican newspaper L’Osservatore Romano, the Pope met with a group on Wednesday the 10th of August, following other meetings with other trans groups on the 27th of April, 22nd of...
The polish gay couple, made famous earlier in the year by making and distributing rainbow coloured face masks, have gone one step further in their battle against the homophobic polish government and visited the Vatican to ask the Pope for help.
Earlier this month, the two men arrived at the...
A group of transgender sex workers who have been struggling to survive amid the nationwide lockdown in Italy have been supported by a Vatican charity.
According to reports by Italian LGBT+ media Gay.it the trans sex workers in Torvaianica, a coastal city outside of Rome, received money from the Vatican...
