Columnist and Activist Both Criticize Cardinal George on LGBT Issues
File under: Francis, The Killer Fruit
By Francis DeBernardo
Chicago’s Cardinal Francis George has been in the news lately not only for his vocal opposition to Illinois’ marriage equality bill, but because he recently denied communion to a gay
We need to talk about priests
By Michael Kelly
The death by suicide of Belfast-based Fr Matt Wallace has stunned many people. He is the third Irish priest to take his own life in the last 18 months. People are understandably shocked by the particular circumstances
“Venerabilis”, Website for Indecent Encounters Between Priests in Italy
File under: “Aberrosexual” Hey, I resemble that remark!
It is not easy to talk about some things, but Pope Francis’ statement of a gay lobby in the Catholic Church draws waves. As the Catholic writer, Vittorio Messori made known, there
St. Andrew’s Catholic Parish will carry banner in Portland’s Pride Parade
File under: When the people lead the leaders will have to follow.
By Nancy Haught
Parishioners from St. Andrew Catholic Church, which has a longstanding commitment to social justice issues, will march in Sunday’s Portland Pride Parade with a banner
New book alleges indiscretions in the Philippine Church
A book launched on Friday is set to send shockwaves through the Philippines Church, with serious allegations about the behavior of bishops and clergy.
“Altar of Secrets: Sex, Politics, and Money in the Philippine Catholic Church,” describes an institution cloaked
The Brilliant Charles Pierce: FOOLING ALL OF THE PAPAL
File under: I couldn’t have said it better myself…
By Charles P. Pierce
Well, it seems the kitty came leaping out of the burlap around the Chair Of Peter.
Pope Francis has admitted the existence of a “gay lobby” inside
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America elects first openly gay bishop
by Ross Murray
In a historic move, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) has elected its first-ever openly gay bishop. The Rev. Dr. R. Guy Erwin has been elected to a six-year term to the Southwest California Synod, which
Catholic Priest Announces He Is Gay
By Jessica Lussenhop
In 2011, a slender book came out called Hidden Voices: Reflections of a Gay, Catholic Priest. The author was “Anonymous.”
“This book is for all of those who are being or have been driven away,” reads the