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Roman Catholic Diocese of Lexington Kentucky church Brother Christian Matson transgender hermit

Catholic hermit in Kentucky comes out as transgender man

In the Roman Catholic Church, a hermit is someone who leads a quiet life engaged in prayer. Christian Matson is believed to be the first trans person in this bishop-approved position.

May 22, 2024

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Vatican Appointee: Some Catholic Saints Were 'Probably Gay'

Fr. James Martin responded to an antigay Facebook comment with an open-minded history lesson.

May 10, 2017