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Ahead of synod, prominent prelates publish on ‘LGBTQ issues’
Father Timothy Radcliffe and Father James Martin weigh in on same-sex attraction before the synod. Read more
Pope Francis acknowledges conference for ‘LGBT Catholics’
Pope Francis this week said he is “united in prayer” with those participating in a conference for Catholics who identify... Read more
U.S. bishops: Vatican declaration does not change Church teaching on marriage
The Vatican’s new guidance on pastoral blessings prompted a clarifying statement as well as mixed reactions. 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
Synod on Synodality: Here are the delegates representing the U.S. and Canada
A pair of U.S. college students, a religious sister who does karate, and two distinct sets of American bishops are... Read more
Spanish priest calls out Father James Martin for his ‘poisoned doctrine’ on homosexuality
Father Francisco José Delgado said that “Martin, an American Jesuit, has the habit of speaking out on social media in... Read more
Pope Francis meets with Father James Martin at Vatican
Pope Francis received Jesuit Father James Martin in a private audience in the apostolic palace inside the Vatican on Friday. Read more
Supreme Court to hear case of designer who won’t create websites for same-sex weddings
Lorie Smith is challenging a Colorado state law for her right to refuse creative services when they conflict with her... Read more
Father Martin apologizes for ‘not being clearer’ about Archbishop Weakland’s ‘sins and crimes’
Father James Martin, SJ, said he was sorry Tuesday for not having been clearer about the “sins and crimes” of... 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
Madison decries harsh mischaracterization of COVID-19 vaccine clinic decision
The Diocese of Madison says media, especially Fr. James Martin SJ have misrepresented its decision to not host onsite COVID-19... Read more
Letter from Pope Francis expresses support for Fr. James Martin’s controversial ministry
In a personal letter sent to Fr. James Martin SJ dated June 21, Pope Francis expressed support for his controversial... Read more
