Sexuality
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How the U.S. bishops are reaching non-Catholics on issues of marriage and sexuality
The Love Means More (LMM) initiative is meant to reflect the foundational principles of the Catholic understanding of love in... Read more
Pope Francis: To be ‘scandalized’ by gay couple blessings is ‘hypocrisy’
The Holy Father this week again defended the Vatican’s controversial document authorizing blessings for same-sex couples. Read more
Resurfaced Fernández book prompts concerns
Some Catholics have raised concerns over both the tone and theology of a recently resurfaced sexually explicit book written by... Read more
Pope Francis: ‘In Christianity, there is no condemnation of the sexual instinct’
In a continuation of his catechetical series on vice and virtue, Pope Francis on Wednesday dedicated his general audience to... Read more
Nordic bishops issue letter affirming Church teaching on human sexuality
The pastoral letter was read aloud at Mass at Catholic churches in Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, and Iceland. Read more
German Catholic bishops’ leader calls for change to Catechism on sexuality
Bishop Georg Bätzing said: ‘Sexuality is a gift from God. And not a sin.’ Read more
German Catholic bishops welcome initiative seeking change in Church teaching on sexuality
The campaign criticized what it said were ‘defamatory and outdated’ expressions of Catholic doctrine. Read more
Bishop urges prayer, fasting in response to blessings of same-sex couples in Germany
In response to a planned day of blessings for same-sex partners in Germany, the Bishop of San Sebastián on Wednesday... Read more
Church of England maintains sex guidance, despite apologizing for it
The Church of England will not be withdrawing its recent pastoral guidance affirming that sex is reserved for married, heterosexual... Read more
Why robot brothels are not the solution to America's STD crisis
With several sexually transmitted diseases reaching an all-time high in the U.S., could sex robots be the answer? Catholics leaders... Read more
Harvard students hold Catholic Sex Week to explain Church teaching
After Sex Week at Harvard University this year, the Catholic Student Association hosted a series of talks designed to offer... Read more
Youth synod final report released, addresses gender, sexuality
The final report of the fifteenth general session of the Synod of Bishops, held on the topics of young people,... Read more
Ecuador congress affirms parents' rights to educate kids on sexuality
The National Assembly of Ecuador on July 31 unanimously upheld the right of parents to educate their children “in accordance... Read more
Have questions on Humanae Vitae? Social media discussion offers answers
A month-long social media conversation on Pope Paul VI’s Humanae Vitae kicked off this week, facilitated by the Diocese of... Read more
Why some Catholics are skeptical of Pride Month
While the month of June is marked by LGBT pride events, some Catholic critics have voiced wariness and concern that... Read more
Symposium: 'Humanae Vitae' teachings essential for stable marriages, families
The promise of the sexual revolution and contraception was total sexual freedom for everyone. Read more
Humanae Vitae is needed now more than ever, say conference attendees
Fifty years after its release, the teachings of Humanae Vitae are more relevant and necessary for the life of the... Read more
Human dignity in the 21st century – Alaskan bishops release pastoral letter
The bishops of Alaska released a joint pastoral letter this month, highlighting the meaning, origin, and implications of human dignity... Read more
How Christians can accompany those with same-sex attraction
Have compassion and empathy: especially for those dealing with struggles which are different than yours. Read more
Evangelicals' Nashville Statement 'largely consonant' with Catholic thought
An Evangelical Christian coalition’s statement on marriage, sexuality, and gender identity is “largely consonant” with Catholic thought, according to one... Read more
