Honey, I Shrunk the Church: The Vatican Manages Sexual Abuse, Canonization and the Nuns
Whatever happened to that great big Roman Catholic Church? It seems to be shrinking before…
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Anti-Gay Celebration in Uganda; Weddings in England; ‘Francis Effect’ at the Vatican
The weekly global LGBT recap.
Read MoreGlobal LGBT Recap: Nigeria Jails Gays, Russian Orthodox Spox Calls for Criminalization Referendum
And how will Pope Francis respond to Poland’s church-led war on ‘gender ideology’?
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The Trouble With Francis: Three Things That Worry Me
Substantive structural and doctrinal issues do not evaporate just because the pope does not wear Prada.
Read MoreRIP: Bishop Otis Charles and Rev. Robert Nugent
Two groundbreaking pro-LGBT Christian leaders have died.
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The Pope’s Gay Priests
Every bishop knows he has gay priests in the ranks—pretending otherwise is surely as much of a moral issue as, say, same-sex marriage. Gay priests work in dioceses and religious orders as pastors, teachers, administrators, right-hand men, chaplains, liturgists and preachers. The bishops know this and yet few are able to speak with the kind of candor the pope manages on a daily basis.
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What The Church Needs More Than a ‘Good Pope’
As many have noted, Pope Francis’s latest interview offers a refreshing departure from his predecessors despite, among other things, the pope’s dubious perspective on women. But rather than more emphasis on Good Pope Francis, there’s another upside to wish for.
Read MorePope Francis, the Bouncer
That long-ago training might yet come in handy.
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Just What Kind of Revolution is Francis Calling For?
Francis is attempting to bridge two pastoral approaches, evangelization and a preferential option for the poor, that have been at odds with each other in the Global South. But will he accomplish either?
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Will Francis’ Statements on Women and Gays ‘Make a Mess’ Inside the Church?
Pope Francis turned heads with statements that suggest a course correction in the church’s attitude toward gays and women, but ultimately it’ll be what ministry, decision-making power, and moral authority women share that will answer the question.
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