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Leo will continue his predecessor's historic decision allowing priests to honor queer couples, though same-sex marriage ...
Pope Leo XIV won’t reverse the Vatican’s former policy on same-sex blessings, despite ongoing criticism from conservative bishops.
The Catholic Church will continue to allow blessings for same-sex couples — but not recognition for their unions as ...
Thomas Hennen’s ministry in the Diocese of Davenport, Iowa, signaled he backs current Catholic Church teaching on LGBTQ+ ...
LGBTQ Catholics are waiting with great anticipation to see what the future of the church's outreach efforts towards their ...
“Only through such respectful and compassionate listening can we enter on the paths of true growth and awaken a yearning for the Christian ideal: the desire to respond to God’s love and bring to ...
Conclave set to choose next pope, with major issues facing the faith 02:29. As the conclave is held to select a new pope, LGBTQ Catholics hope that the next leader of the church will continue the ...
Pope Leo XIV's papacy sparks debate on gender, race & LGBTQ issues in the Catholic Church. This week on To the Contrary, we explore the global implications of the new papacy of Pope Leo XIV.
One of the most highly-watched study groups is on ministries in the Church, specifically the question of a female diaconate.
A petition about a "pride mass" in Hoboken has amassed more than 90,000 signatures. Hoboken's police are ready, the city says.
In honor of Pride Month and the recent election of a new pope, we're exploring the evolving relationship between LGBTQ+ people and the Catholic Church.