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It's Not Surprising the Pope Says Being Gay 'Isn't a Crime' — a Catholic Theologian Explains
Francis' long history of making similar comments in support of LGBTQ people's dignity, despite the church's rejection of homosexuality, has provoked plenty of criticism from some Catholics.
Pope Clarifies Homosexuality and Sin Comments in Note
Pope Francis has clarified his recent comments about homosexuality and sin, saying he was merely referring to official Catholic moral teaching that teaches that any sexual act outside of marriage is a sin.
AP Interview: Pope Francis Says Homosexuality is Not a Crime
Pope Francis criticized laws that criminalize homosexuality as "unjust," saying God loves all his children just as they are and called on Catholic bishops who support the laws to welcome LGBTQ+ people into the church.
Pope Benedict Reaches from Beyond the Grave to Claim 'Gay Clubs' Exist in Priesthood
Pope Benedict XVI may have died a month ago, but is reaching beyond the grave to shade Pope Francis with claims of "gay clubs" in the priesthood.
Church of England Apologizes for Treatment of LGBTQ+ People
The Church of England formally apologized Friday for its treatment of LGBTQ people, even as it said that same-sex couples still won't be allowed to marry in its churches.
Church of England Refuses to Back Same-sex Marriage
The Church of England said Wednesday it will allow blessings for same-sex, civil marriages for the first time but same-sex couples still will not be allowed to marry in its churches.
Benedict Aide's Tell-All Book Will Expose 'Dark Maneuvers'
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI's longtime personal secretary has written a tell-all book that his publisher on Monday promised would tell the truth about the "blatant calumnies," "dark maneuvers," mysteries and scandals that sullied Benedict's legacy.
Critics Attack Des Moines Diocese's Gender-identity Policies
Critics are attacking the Diocese of Des Moines' new gender-identity policies, calling them hateful and discriminatory.
Pope Benedict — 'God's Rottweiler' — Called Homosexuality 'Intrinsically Evil'
Benedict, who famously stepped away from leading the Catholic Church 9 years ago, was a rigid, moral disciplinarian who throughout his long church career actively addressed homosexuality as a moral defect.
Pope on Christmas: Jesus Was Poor, So Don't Be Power-Hungry
Recalling Jesus' birth in a stable, Pope Francis rebuked those "ravenous" for wealth and power at the expense of the vulnerable, including children, in a Christmas Eve homily.
Asexual Latter-Day Saints Face Dilemma in Marriage-Focused Tradition
Given the church's unique cultural and religious values around dating and marriage, many ace Latter-day Saints can feel stuck, lonely, and even traumatized.
Buddhist Teachings Exclude LGBTQ+ from Monastic Life, but Change is Underway
There is plenty of discussion on the various expressions of human sexuality and sexual orientations in pre-modern Buddhist literature.
Friction over LGBTQ+ Issues Worsens in Global Anglican Church
Friction has long-simmered within the global Anglican Communion over its 42 provinces' sharp differences on whether to recognize same-sex marriage and ordain LGBTQ clergy.
LGBTQ+ Students Wrestle with Tensions at Christian Colleges
As monks chanted prayers in Saint John's University church, members of the student LGBTQ organization, QPLUS, were meeting in their lounge at the Minnesota institution's sister Benedictine college, a few miles away.
Influential Iraqi Cleric Launches Anti-LGBTQ Campaign
An influential Iraqi cleric who announced his withdrawal from politics four months ago has broken a period of relative silence to launch an anti-LGBTQ campaign.
German Bishops Assure Vatican but Vow to Proceed With Reform
Germany's Catholic bishops insisted Saturday that their reform process won't lead to a schism and vowed to continue it after tense meetings with Vatican officials who want a moratorium on proposals to ordain women and bless same-sex unions.
Accused Albany Bishop Asks to Be Removed from Priesthood
The retired bishop of Albany, New York, who has admitted to covering up for predator priests and has himself been accused of sexual abuse, has asked Pope Francis to remove him from the priesthood.
Faith Groups Split over Bill to Protect Same-Sex Marriage
Among U.S. faith leaders and denominations, there are sharp differences over the bill advancing in the Senate that would protect same-sex and interracial marriages in federal law.
Mormon Church Voices Support for Same-Sex Marriage Law
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints said Tuesday it would back proposed federal legislation to safeguard same-sex marriages, marking the latest show of support for the measure from conservative-leaning groups.
LGBTQ-Friendly Votes Signal Progressive Shift for Methodists
The United Methodist Church moved toward becoming more progressive and LGBTQ-affirming during U.S. regional meetings this month that included the election of its second openly gay bishop.