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Vatican Allows Priests To Bless Same-Sex Couples So Long As It’s Totally Separate and Obviously Unequal to Marriage

Michael Goff December 18, 2023 Leave a Comment

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In a surprising turn of events, the Vatican has blessed same-sex couples under specific conditions, marking a little break from the Catholic Church's … [Read more...] about Vatican Allows Priests To Bless Same-Sex Couples So Long As It’s Totally Separate and Obviously Unequal to Marriage

Topics: Religion, Activism, LGBTQ Now, Living | Loving, Pride More Posts About: Blessing, catholic church, homosexuality, Pope Francis, Tradition

Powerful Bishop Calls Out Catholic Church. Says Ban on the Blessing LGBTQ Couples Was Met With “Indignation…Head Shaking … Open Resistance”; And More

Towleroad September 28, 2021 Leave a Comment

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Overall, the top German Bishop calls it a "fundamental breakdown in trust toward the church." In addition to the ban on the blessing LGBTQ couples, he … [Read more...] about Powerful Bishop Calls Out Catholic Church. Says Ban on the Blessing LGBTQ Couples Was Met With “Indignation…Head Shaking … Open Resistance”; And More

Topics: Aaon, Religion, towleroad More Posts About: catholic church, Easter, Germany, same-sex marriage

Top Catholic Who Led Church Response to Underage Sex Scandal Resigns On News He Was Tracked At Gay Bars Using Grindr Data

Brian Bell July 21, 2021 Leave a Comment

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A Catholic sex scandal/ controversy unfolded Tuesday as a top U.S. Catholic Church official, recognized as "effectively the highest-ranking American … [Read more...] about Top Catholic Who Led Church Response to Underage Sex Scandal Resigns On News He Was Tracked At Gay Bars Using Grindr Data

Topics: Featured, News, Religion More Posts About: catholic church, gay bar, Grindr, Tech

All 9 Justices Said Tax-Funded Catholic Social Services Can Refuse LGBTQ Foster Couples? How Bad Is it? Kind of, But Complicated

Lisa Keen, Keen News Service June 21, 2021 Leave a Comment

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Catholic Social Services. Lisa Keen unpacks it for us with commentary from friends and others. It seems they looked hard for a way to rule without … [Read more...] about All 9 Justices Said Tax-Funded Catholic Social Services Can Refuse LGBTQ Foster Couples? How Bad Is it? Kind of, But Complicated

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Topics: Supreme Court, towleroad More Posts About: catholic church, church and state, Religious Freedom

Nine ‘Thumbs Up’ From Supreme Court Says Catholic Agency Can Turn Away Same-Sex Foster Parents, Cite 1st Amendment

Lisa Keen, Keen News Service June 17, 2021 Leave a Comment

Foster Parents Decision Unanimous In a stunning and unanimous judgment, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a city requiring that its … [Read more...] about Nine ‘Thumbs Up’ From Supreme Court Says Catholic Agency Can Turn Away Same-Sex Foster Parents, Cite 1st Amendment

Topics: Featured, News, Supreme Court More Posts About: Religious Freedom, catholic church, LGBTQ rights

German Catholic Priests Bless LGBTQ Unions in Face of Vatican Ban; ‘We’re going to have the whole diversity of love’

Brian Bell May 10, 2021 Leave a Comment

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A large collection of German Catholic priests are standing defiant against a church ban on blessing same-sex unions by offering such blessings at 100 … [Read more...] about German Catholic Priests Bless LGBTQ Unions in Face of Vatican Ban; ‘We’re going to have the whole diversity of love’

Topics: Featured, News More Posts About: catholic church, gay marriage, Germany, love wins, Pope Francis, Vatican

Michigan Pastor Upset He Was Fired After Notifying Church That a ‘Sodomite’ Staffer Was Offering the Gay Son of Parishioners ‘Advice on How to Be a Sexually Active Homosexual’

Andy Towle November 22, 2020 Leave a Comment

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A pastor in Michigan is at odds with the Catholic church over his firing. Father Michael Suhy was removed from his position this week by the … [Read more...] about Michigan Pastor Upset He Was Fired After Notifying Church That a ‘Sodomite’ Staffer Was Offering the Gay Son of Parishioners ‘Advice on How to Be a Sexually Active Homosexual’

Topics: Featured, towleroad More Posts About: catholic church, Detroit, Michael Sucy, Michigan

Pope Francis Calls for Civil Unions for Gay Couples

Andy Towle October 21, 2020 Leave a Comment

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Pope Francis calls for civil unions for gay couples in a new documentary called Francesco, about his life and ministry. The remarks are "his clearest … [Read more...] about Pope Francis Calls for Civil Unions for Gay Couples

Topics: Religion, towleroad More Posts About: catholic church, gay marriage, Pope Francis

Bill Maher on Trump’s SCOTUS Pick: ‘She’s a F**king Nut … Speaking in Tongues Catholic’ — WATCH

Andy Towle September 26, 2020 Leave a Comment

Bill Maher had some choice words about Trump's reported SCOTUS pick Amy Coney Barrett on HBO's Real Time Friday night. ICYMI: Trump to Pick Amy … [Read more...] about Bill Maher on Trump’s SCOTUS Pick: ‘She’s a F**king Nut … Speaking in Tongues Catholic’ — WATCH

Topics: Religion, Supreme Court, towleroad More Posts About: 2020 Election, Amy Coney Barrett, Bill Maher, catholic church, Donald Trump, SCOTUS

Trump Administration Defends Catholic School That Fired Gay Teacher, in 35-Page Court Brief

Andy Towle September 11, 2020 Leave a Comment

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The Trump administration this week filed a 35-page amicus brief defending the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Indianapolis in a lawsuit against Joshua … [Read more...] about Trump Administration Defends Catholic School That Fired Gay Teacher, in 35-Page Court Brief

Topics: Living | Loving, towleroad, World More Posts About: Cathedral High School, catholic church, Department of Justice, DOJ, Donald Trump, Indianapolis, Joshua Payne-Elliott

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