Vatican welcomes straight-acting, celibate gay priests in training...for now
The church also declares LGBTQ+ folks exist "in a situation that seriously hinders a correct relationship with men and women."
January 14, 2025
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Italian Cardinal: Same-Sex Marriages a ‘Trojan Horse’ to Attack Society
The head of the Italian Bishops Conference rails against 'undermining culturally and socially the core of humanity.'
November 12, 2014
Italian Catholic Bishop: More Dialogue Needed Around Homosexuality
The head of the Italian bishops conference tells a Florence newspaper that the Catholic Church must listen to all arguments around homosexuality.
May 15, 2014
Rome protest heats up battle over legal rights for unmarried, same-sex couples
Tens of thousands of people plan to rally Saturday in Rome to protest a bill that would give legal recognition to unmarried couples, including same-sex ones, fueling a debate that has split Italy amid calls by Pope Benedict XVI to defend the "traditional family."
May 12, 2007
Pope Francis Again Cautions Against Admitting Gays to Priesthood
The news comes shortly after the pope reportedly told a gay man, "God made you like this and loves you like this."
May 26, 2018
Italian Catholic Church lays out antigay agenda
During a speech last week, Italy's most influential cardinal, Camillo Ruini (pictured), said that giving full legal recognition to unmarried couples would represent an "eclipsing of the nature and value of a family and a very grave harm to the Italian people."
September 26, 2005
Italy: Town Must Recognize Gay Marriage Performed in U.S.
A court ruling in the city of Grosseto could have big implications for LGBT people in Italy.
April 10, 2014
Italy's Prime Minister to Catholic Church: Stay Out of Civil Unions Debate
'What is there to fear from two people who love each other?' adds Prime Minister Matteo Renzi.
February 13, 2016
Italy grapples with same-sex marriage
A top Italian cardinal was set to address Italian bishops Monday amid a debate in this overwhelmingly Catholic country over whether the government should grant unmarried couples--likely including gay couples--some form of legal recognition.
September 19, 2005
Why Is the Vatican Afraid of This Little Gay Movie?
Andrew Haigh's Weekend is proving a massive success in Italy, despite condemnation from the Roman Catholic Church.
March 15, 2016
Pope Francis's LGBTQ+ record: the good and the bad
Pope Francis may not be as progressive as some of us want, but he's made a lot of progress for LGBTQ+ acceptance in the church.
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December 22, 2023
Gay Priests to Pope: Don't Blame Us for Sexual Abuse
A group of gay priests in the Netherlands released an open letter to Pope Francis on the topic.
February 13, 2019
End Private Priestly Access to Minors in the Catholic Church
As Pope Francis tries to save his job -- partly by denigrating gay men -- we need to save the children.
March 14, 2019
During Holy Land Visit, Pope Addresses Sex Abuse, Family Synod
Aboard the papal plane, Pope Francis says the church will have 'zero tolerance' for sex abuse.
May 28, 2014
Rolling Stone Cover Story Calls Pope Francis 'Revolutionary'
Pope Francis gets his picture on the cover of the Rolling Stone, which profiles him in a wide-ranging story touching on his rapprochement with LGBT Catholics.
January 30, 2014
LGBT Supporters, Opponents Gather for Catholic Bishops' Meeting
Roman Catholic bishops will meet at the Vatican beginning Sunday to discuss family issues, and LGBT groups hope to be heard.
October 4, 2015
There's Still Room for LGBTQ+ Catholics and Allies
Instead of trying in vain to change the Roman Catholic Church, it's possible to find one's own spiritual path.
July 6, 2021
Pope Francis Says Church Must Examine Civil Unions
Pope Francis says in a new interview that the Catholic Church must explore civil unions as a way to ensure financial security for same-sex couples.
March 5, 2014
Pope's Civil Unions Comments Spur Hope — But Caution Too
The Vatican emphasizes that Pope Francis did not intend to enter the debate over same-sex civil unions, but some say he's opened the door wider for such discussions.
March 6, 2014
Bisexual student challenges Pope Francis over use of antigay slurs
The bisexual student from the Philippines said the offensive language “leads to immense pain.”
June 22, 2024