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The Pope made the comment in a handwritten letter dated May 8 to Jesuit Father James Martin, the editor at large of America Media, the company supporting the new website, Outreach.faith, launched on May 1.
Asked if same-sex relationships were permissible, the German prelate replied: ‘Yes, it’s OK if it’s done in fidelity and responsibility. It doesn’t affect the relationship with God.’
The initiative, backed publicly by 125 people including priests, religion teachers, and Church employees, also appealed for blessings and “access to the sacraments” for same-sex couples.
COMMENTARY: The current administration has made no effort to carve out conscience rights and religious exemptions to the transgender mandate. So lawsuits continue to be filed.
Just as they did in 1968, Catholic dissidents push alternate narrative ahead of official Church teaching.
COMMENTARY: There is less in the Holy Father’s comments than meets the eye, but it remains a significant statement, and what exactly it means remains unclear.
Their own principal subsequently joined in the criticism, stating that the decision by chaperones to leave before the performance began was a violation of the Catholic school’s ‘inclusion’ statement.
Missionaries offer uplifting presentations, with striking results.
Avera Maria Santo discusses with the Register the importance of community, friends and family in living out integrated sexuality.
The director of the apostolate for same-sex-attracted Catholics said the bishop was affirming Church teaching when he advised on social media that Catholics shouldn’t participate in ‘Pride Month’ celebrations.
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