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Homosexuality & Catholics

Dutch gay protest over communion

Hundreds of activists walk out of Mass in protest at a Catholic policy of denying communion to practising homosexuals. Ref. Source 3

Catholics and Homosexuality

Vatican historian says history is on church's side in same-sex marriage battle

A Vatican newspaper says the Catholic Church's fight against same-sex marriage isn't over despite setbacks. Ref. Source 8

Homosexuality & Catholics Catholicism Studies

As a practicing Catholic I don't understand why other Catholics have a hard time understanding why the Church is against homosexuality and same-same marriage. It is in the Bible what more proof do we need?

Catholics and Homosexuality

Pope confirms 'gay lobby' at work at Vatican:

Pope Francis is quoted as saying that while there were many holy people in the Vatican, there was also a current of corruption. "The 'gay lobby' is mentioned, and it is true, it is there ... We need to see what we can do ..." Ref. Source 2

Catholics and Homosexuality

Pope Francis reached out to the gay community Monday, saying he won't "Judge" Gay priests. "If someone is gay and he searches for the Lord and has good will, who am I to judge?," He said. The pope's predecessor, Pope Benedict XVI, authored a document that said men with deep-rooted homosexual tendencies should not be priests. Francis appears to be more conciliatory, saying gay clergymen should be forgiven and their sins forgotten. Ref. USAToday

Homosexuality & Catholics

This is a big step for Catholicism and maybe a slow move towards acceptance of gays. Strange, because most thought that Pop Francis would be an even bigger hardliner than other Popes.

Homosexuality & Catholics

Pope Francis said religion has the right to express its opinions but not to "Interfere spiritually" In the lives of gays and lesbians, expanding on explosive comments he made in July about not judging homosexuals.

In a wide-ranging interview published today by Jesuit magazines, the pope also said that women must play a key role in church decisions and brushed off critics who say he should advocate more vocally against abortion and gay marriage.

If Catholic leaders fail to find a "New balance" Between their spiritual and political missions, the pope warned, the church's moral foundation will "Fall like a house of cards." Ref. CNN

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Pope Calls For New Balance On Hot Button Social Issues
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In an interview published Thursday, Pope Francis criticized the Catholic Church for being "obsessed" with anti-gay, anti-abortion and anti-contraception doctrine. He said the Church needs a "new balance" or it could "fall like a house of cards, losing the freshness and fragrance of the Gospel."
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