One-Fifth of United Methodist U.S. Congregations Leaving Over LGBTQ+ Issues
Most of those leaving are conservative, as it's expected the church will soon adopt more LGBTQ-affirming policies.
July 7, 2023
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U.K. Roman Catholic head says he opposes antigay discrimination, but fired gay staffer
British gay rights groups are crying hypocrisy upon learning that the head of the Roman Catholic Church in the United Kingdom, who has publicly opposed antigay discrimination, apparently fired a staffer for being gay.
May 15, 2006
WATCH: Retired Priest Weds Gay N.J. Couples; He'll Marry Partner Too
The Rev. Tom Pivinski helped Asbury Park greet marriage equality by performing ceremonies for three same-sex couples this morning, and he and his long-term male partner have taken out a license as well.
October 21, 2013
An Alternative Way to Be Catholic - and LGBT
Churches in the Old Catholic and Independent Catholic traditions offer services that will be familiar to Roman Catholics, along with unqualified affirmation of LGBT people.
October 3, 2013
Pope Francis: Priests Can Forgive Abortion
But it's still a sin, according to the Roman Catholic Church's leader.Â
November 21, 2016
Filipino Archbishop Says Gay Men and Lesbians Can Marry -- Each Other
Oscar Cruz, the Roman Catholic archbishop of the Philippines, announced a creative way for gay and lesbian Catholics to get married with the blessing of the church.
June 19, 2013
Pope Francis Writes Secret Letter to Gay Catholics
The Vicar of the Christ personally responded to a letter from a group of gay Roman Catholics.
October 10, 2013
A Cardinal Hired by Pope Francis Comes to Aid of Trans Sex Workers
The Polish cardinal represents a forward-thinking wing of the Roman Catholic Church.
May 2, 2020
Vatican Expresses Opposition to Italy's LGBTQ+ Rights Bill
The headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church has made an unusual move into secular politics.
June 24, 2021
Pope Francis Endorses Civil Unions for Same-Sex Couples
The statement, made in a new documentary, is a major move for the leader of the Roman Catholic Church.
October 21, 2020
New Mass. Bishop: 'God Made Us Male and Female'
And, of course, that means marriage for heterosexual couples only, according to Springfield's new Roman Catholic bishop.
August 11, 2014
PHOTOS: Protesting Religious Homophobia With Kisses in Spain
In Malaga, protesters staged a kiss-in to register their objections to a Roman Catholic cardinal's statement that homosexuality is a 'defect.'
January 24, 2014
Pope: Church Shouldn't 'Interfere' With LGBT Lives
The leader of the Roman Catholic Church continues to grab headlines with his compassionate stances on traditionally oppositional issues.
September 19, 2013
Gay Ex-Monk Leaves Church to Wed Boyfriend
The happy couple hopes their union will help bring about change within the Roman Catholic church.
October 11, 2022
Gay-Supportive Priest Gets Excommunicated by Vatican
Despite Pope Francis's encouraging words, it's clear that the Roman Catholic Church hasn't changed it doctrine on LGBT equality.
September 24, 2013
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
Vatican Doubles Down By Stating Gender Is Not Fluid
It's the Roman Catholic Church's most extensive statement on the issue to date, but it is in keeping with previous comments by Pope Francis.
June 10, 2019
Have Patience With the Pope
The Roman Catholic Church wasn't built in a day, so don't expect it to drop its homophobic habits overnight.
May 25, 2018
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
Catholic Universities Draw Bishops' Ire Over Benefits for Same-Sex Spouses
The Roman Catholic hierarchy is not pleased with decisions by universities, including Creighton and Notre Dame, to offer benefits to same-sex spouses of employees.
October 31, 2014
Poland to Introduce Civil Partnership Law
The Roman Catholic country's ruling center-right party is set to propose legislation creating civil partnerships for same-sex couples.
September 2, 2012