All posts tagged "doctrine"
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Pope Francis Uses Anti-Gay Slur, Vatican Issues Apology
The Vatican issued an apology after Pope Francis was quoted using a vulgar, homophobic slur to refer to gay men while talking about the Catholic...
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Pope Francis Approves Limited Blessings for Same-Sex Couples
Roman Catholic Church guidance now permits priests to bless same-sex unions, in limited instances, outside of ritual celebrations.
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Vatican Says Trans People Can Be Baptized
The Vatican has said that transgender people can be baptized and can participate, in a limited way, in some Church sacraments.
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Church of England Considers Using Gender-Neutral Terms for God
The Church of England is studying the issue of adopting gender-neutral language in its practices, but has no immediate plans to change.
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Catholic archbishop of Mexico City expresses support for same-sex civil unions
Cardinal Carlos Aguiar says that if a person chooses to enter a civil union, it's a form of "freedom."
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Pope Francis calls for civil union laws for same-sex couples
Pontiff's comments mark a revolutionary departure from church doctrine on the issue of same-sex relationships
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Indiana Catholic school fires straight social worker who supported fired lesbian colleagues
Kelley Fisher claims she was retaliated against for failing to adhere to church teachings opposing homosexuality
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Pope Francis says Catholic Church shouldn’t recognize gay families
The Pope told a Catholic families event that the church should only recognize heterosexual parents
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Pope tells bishops to seek out and prevent gay priesthood applicants
That warning comes only days after a gay Chilean man said the pope told him "God made you this way"
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Wisconsin gay priest gets standing ovation after coming out
The Rev. Gregory Greiten hopes to serve as a role model for other priests struggling with their sexual orientation.
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Mormon Church appeals to gays who have left the faith
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is extending an olive branch to a community that it has shunned for years: gay Mormons. The church...
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Pope Francis calls on Christians to apologize to gays
In echo of comments three years ago, Pope Francis strikes a more compassionate tone towards LGBT people
