‘We wanted to make sure the event was ethical, respectful and safe for all’
NEWTOWN’S Catholic Church has become one of the world’s first churches to apologise to LGBTI people for the hurt caused by the action and inaction of
Southern Africans Set to Test Anglican Ban on Same-Sex Unions
By Sarah Eekhoff Zylstra
The province is scheduled to vote on gay clergy and blessing civil unions.
When the global Anglican Communion censored the Episcopal Church in the United States for redefining marriage eight months ago, it warned that similar
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH MOVES TOWARD ACCEPTING HOMOSEXUALITY WITH NOMINATION OF 3 GAY BISHOPS
BY KELLY FRAZIER
THE NOMINATION OF THREE OPENLY GAY MINISTERS GOES AGAINST THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH’S RULES ON HOMOSEXUALITY.
Three ministers of United Methodist Church, Rev. Karen Oliveto, Rev. David Meredith and Rev. Frank Wulf- have been nominated for Bishop
Where did the Orlando shooter learn his hate? Hint: It wasn’t from Osama bin Laden.
By Jenny Boylan
Donald Trump wasted no time. “Is President Obama going to finally mention the words radical Islamic terrorism? If he doesn’t he should immediately resign in disgrace!”
This was early on Sunday, as the country was waking up
Francis agrees to possibility of setting up commission to study women deacons in early Church
In an audience with female religious superiors, the Pope has agreed to back the establishment of a commission to study women deacons in the early Church. Cardinal Carlo Maria Martini proposed such a move back in the 90’s. The Italian
Charlotte gay wedding defies United Methodist Church rules
Pastor, retired bishop marry same-sex couple at Charlotte’s First United Methodist Church
Officiating at the wedding could result in reprimand or a church trial if complaints are filed
The denomination’s Book of Discipline only sanctions marriage between a man and
‘I’m gay and I’m a priest, period.’
After 23 years in Chicago parishes, the question had pushed its way to the surface.
He weighed his options. He thought about his parishioners. Many, he knew, were accepting of gay people, even of same-sex marriage, but … Continue reading
The Man Who Buried Them Remembers
By Mark S. King
When he conducted the funerals, Tom Bonderenko tells me, he always wore his priestly garments and white stole. Even when no one showed up for the graveside service.
“It was important to show dignity and respect,”
Episcopal leader: Church will not reverse gay marriage stand
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry said Friday the U.S. Episcopal Church will not roll back its acceptance of gay marriage despite sanctions imposed this week by Anglican leaders.
In a phone interview from England, where he attended
WATCH: Inside A LGBT-Friendly Catholic Church
Documentary filmmaker Eric Kruszewski shows that being Catholic and being gay are not mutually exclusive.
To identify as a gay devout Catholic seems contradictory to many people—and for good reason. The Church, both historically and presently, continues