Pope Francis Acknowledges Conference for ‘LGBT Catholics’
The 2024 Outreach conference is taking place this weekend at Georgetown University.
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Ambiguity of ‘Fiducia Supplicans’ Makes Way for Multiplying Misinterpretations
COMMENTARY: The new declaration from the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith ensures that no one knows what exactly is being blessed, as it expressly forbids any ritual text that might specify it.
Synod on Synodality’s Managers Withhold Names of Small-Group Members
Knowing those names would give synod watchers an indication of the direction those small-group discussions might take.
Jesuit Father James Martin Says, ‘There Are Many Chaste and Celibate Gay Priests in the Church’
The priest gave an Oct. 1 interview with a Spanish newspaper.
The Holy Spirit and the Synod on Synodality
COMMENTARY: To insist that the Holy Spirit is always present in synodal structures or in this synodal process is a case that has to be made, not simply asserted
Father Martin’s ‘Outreach’ Ministry to ‘LGBT’ Catholics Wants to Burn the Bridge to Authentic Salvation
COMMENTARY: The ministry’s dismissal of biblical verses that condemn homosexual acts, in keeping with the ‘radical inclusiveness’ of Jesus, ignores another fundamental element of Christ’s Gospel message to all sinners: the need for repentance.
The Papal Interview, Cardinal McElroy and Father Martin
COMMENTARY: While the Holy Father’s January interview with The Associated Press yielded some encouraging words, some of his actions make it difficult to interpret his intentions.
Father James Martin Receives a Papal Clarification — and in Record Time
COMMENTARY: As Cardinal Pell, Bishop Bätzing and others would testify from different perspectives, papal interview controversies are not rare, but rarely corrected.
Father James Martin’s ‘Irresponsible’ Take on Marriage: Catholic Priests Call for Clarity
Those priests, as well as a member of Courage, urge for a fuller explanation of the sacrament and why same-sex unions can’t be equated with authentic marriage.
Pope Francis Clarifies Comments on Sin and Homosexuality
Father Martin published the Pope’s Spanish-language letter and an English translation on the website of Outreach on Jan. 27.
