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​Pope Francis waves to followers
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LGBTQ+ and other leaders call Pope Francis progressive and transformative

“Pope Francis was a transformational leader who included LGBTQ people in historic ways," said Sarah Kate Ellis of GLAAD.

man dressed as a priest with a sign that reads We are all equal, even in the seminary participates in Rome Pride
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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."

Michael OLoughlin New Executive Director Outreach LGBTQ Catholic Org
Religion

New leader of LGBTQ+ Catholic group seeks to help the queer faithful find a welcoming home

Michael O'Loughlin is the new executive director of Outreach, which highlights welcoming spaces within the church while working to create more.

Pope Francis and Sister Jeannine Gramick
Religion

Pope Meets With Reps of Previously Shunned Pro-LGBTQ+ Ministry

The meeting with New Ways Ministry was “a moment once unimaginable,” according to the group.

Pope Francis
Religion

Pope Francis Hints at Openness to Blessing Same-Sex Unions

He advises "pastoral prudence" in response to requests for blessings but says such unions shouldn't be considered equal to marriage.