Fr. James Martin
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Top Jesuit supports ‘LGBTQ Catholics’ event held at order’s headquarters in Rome
Father Johan Verschueren expressed his support for the “LGBTQ Catholics” event held recently at the general house of the Society... Read more
Pope Francis praises Father James Martin’s book on the resurrection of Lazarus
Pope Francis wrote that Martin’s book serves as a reminder that “Jesus isn’t afraid of our death, or our sin.” Read more
Jesuit Father James Martin says there are many chaste gay priests in the Church
In an Oct. 1 interview with the Spanish newspaper El Periódico, Martin stressed that “it is crucial to point out... Read more
Pope Francis to LGBT people: God ‘does not disown any of his children’
“A ‘selective’ church, one of ‘pure blood,’ is not Holy Mother Church, but rather a sect,” the pope said. Read more
Fr. James Martin connects Catholic leaders to Capitol riots; Bishop Stika unimpressed
Bishop Richard Stika of Nashville voiced skepticism of Father James Martin’s recent essay claiming that Catholic leaders’ criticism of President-elect... Read more
Denver archbishop discusses February Pope Francis meeting
The Archbishop of Denver offered his impressions of a Feb. 10 meeting between some U.S. bishops and Pope Francis, at... Read more
US bishops: Pope Francis talks Fr. James Martin, euthanasia, at private meeting
During a private meeting with bishops from the southwestern United States, Pope Francis talked about his 2019 meeting with Fr.... Read more
Pope Francis meets with Fr. James Martin at Vatican
Pope Francis met Monday with Fr. James Martin, SJ, in a private audience in the apostolic palace inside the Vatican. Read more
After Archbishop Chaput warning, bishops weigh in on Fr. James Martin
After the Archbishop of Philadelphia urged caution regarding the message Fr. James Martin, SJ, other bishops have weighed in on... Read more
Archbishop Chaput: Fr. James Martin's message causes confusion about Church doctrine
After Fr. James Martin, SJ, spoke at a Philadelphia university, the Archbishop of Philadelphia urged caution about the priest’s message,... Read more
Study finds no 'gay gene' - What that means for Catholic morality
After a major scientific study found there is not a singular genetic marker for homosexualty, a Catholic theologian explained that... Read more
Little Sisters of the Poor to defend contraception exception against lawsuits
The Little Sisters of the Poor are expected back in court Thursday to ask for protection against a lawsuit seeking... Read more
Fr. James Martin critiques 'homophobic' pastors at WMOF
Fr. James Martin, SJ addressed Thursday more than 1,000 people at the World Meeting of Families in Dublin. Read more
Fr. James Martin to give keynote at World Meeting of Families
The World Meeting of Families being held in Dublin this August will include a presentation from American author Fr. James... Read more
Controversial LGBT event drops 'Catholic' label after bishop's statement
An event hosted by the University of Cincinnati on faith and the LGBT community has dropped ‘Catholicism’ from its label... Read more
Georgetown students' commission votes not to sanction pro-marriage group
Georgetown University's Student Activities Commission voted Friday to maintain university funding for Love Saxa, a pro-marriage student group that had... Read more
Awaiting hearing, Georgetown pro-marriage group draws support from Catholic leaders
A pro-marriage student group at Georgetown University has drawn support from prominent Catholic scholars, after a student petition accused the... Read more
Baptist theologian: Fr. Martin's ideas 'require a total redefinition of doctrine'
A Baptist theologian, Dr. Albert Mohler, has claimed that Fr. James Martin’s teaching on sexuality is “an entire re-orientation of... Read more
Fr. James Martin disinvited from speaking engagement over protests
Fr. James Martin, S.J., an editor at America magazine, has been disinvited from speaking at the Theological College, a seminary... Read more
