Pope Francis: Blessings for same-sex couples are for the people, not the unions
The pope issued a clarification of sorts in an address at the Vatican Friday.
January 27, 2024
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Pope Francis Approves Blessings for 'Irregular' Same-Sex Couples
While gay marriage is still considered a sin in the Catholic church, Pope Francis has approved blessings for same-sex couples.
December 18, 2023
Queen Elizabeth II Dies at 96; A Look at Her LGBTQ+ Record
A year after the longest-serving British monarch's death, here's a look at her handling of LGBTQ+ issues — a mixed bag that leans toward the positive.
September 8, 2022
Presbyterians Reject More Inclusive Marriage Definition
Delegates to the denomination's conference narrowly rejected language that would have included same-sex unions in the definition.
July 6, 2012
Pope Francis' (Mostly) Complete 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.
December 22, 2023
Pope Francis: Sexual pleasure is a gift from God, but avoid lust and porn
The statements come amid conservative criticism of the pope and news that the Vatican will issue a document on so-called gender ideology.
January 19, 2024
Jesus Would Go to Jail for Rejecting Same-Sex Unions, Says Conservative Cardinal
But did he really reject them? Some Catholics and other Christians say definitely not.
December 20, 2023
Pope, Fellow Faith Leaders Denounce Criminalization of LGBTQ+ People
“Criminalizing people with homosexual tendencies is an injustice,” Pope Francis said on the way home from a peacemaking mission in South Sudan.
February 6, 2023
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.
February 6, 2024
Nigerian archbishop: Anglicans must not accept gay relationships
Nigerian archbishop Peter Akinola, a leader of Bible traditionalists in the Anglican world, says the ''the moment of decision is almost upon us'' about whether Anglican conservatives and liberals can stay together. In a statement Monday, Akinola said that theological conservatives cannot stand by as the U.S. Episcopal Church--the Anglican body in the United States--and the Anglican Church of Canada move toward full acceptance of gay relationships.
August 24, 2007