Italy, Catholic Church

Gay men can train to become priests only if they don't 'support homosexuality': Italy Church
Pope Francis, 88, has throughout his papacy encouraged a more inclusive Roman Catholic Church, including for LGBTQ Catholics, even though official doctrine still states that same-sex acts are “intrins
Italy Catholic church allows gay men in seminaries with conditions
Young homosexual men can train to become Catholic priests in Italy but not if they “support the so-called gay culture”, according to new Church guidelines approved by the Vatican. While stressing the need for celibacy,
Vatican Allows Italian Gay Men to Train to Be Priests, if They Remain Celibate
Candidates for the seminary should not be disqualified based on sexual orientation, according to new church guidelines in Italy.
Vatican approves Italian guidelines allowing gay men to become priests
The Vatican has approved new guidelines from Italian bishops that allow gay men to enter seminaries as long as they abstain from sex, in an unexpected adjustment to how the global Catholic Church considers possible future priests.
Gay Men Can Train As Priests But Don't Flaunt It: Italy Church
Homosexual men can train to become Catholic priests in Italy but not if they "support the so-called gay culture", according to new guidelines approved by the Vatican.
Vatican shifts stance: Italian seminaries open to celibate gays
The Vatican has approved new guidelines for Italian bishops, allowing homosexual individuals to enter the seminary on the condition that they refrain from sexual relations. The document was posted on the website of the Italian episcopate.
St. Joseph Catholic Church celebrates historic milestone
St. Joseph Catholic Church located off first street and Avenue P, has served the community of Lubbock for a century.
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Catholic bishops issue immigration reform guidance: Safeguard communities in humane way
The USCCB guidelines discourage the use of military personnel, resources, and tactics to carry out deportations.
Catholic priest who crusaded against church abuse faces his own sex accusations: lawsuit
A Boston-area Catholic priest who pushed for the ouster of the powerful Bernard Cardinal Law in a church abuse scandal now ...
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Catholic church, school destroyed in Pacific Palisades wildfire
Corpus Christi church leveled as wind-whipped fires devastate communities in Los Angeles County. "So much of it has been ...
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New church in Jordan reflects national desire for closer ties with Christendom
The church’s inauguration also reflected the Hashemite kingdom’s determination to establish itself as an essential stop-off ...
‘Conclave’ writer Peter Straughan was not interested in attacking the Catholic Church
Conclave’ writer Peter Straughan was not interested in attacking the Catholic Church. The Golden Globe winner discusses his ...
Crucifix snatched off altar at Florida church found in Tennessee motel room, cops say
A $2,500 crucifix snatched off the altar of a Florida Catholic church has been found in one of the last places you’d imagine: a motel room in Middle Tennessee. The recovery was made Wednesday, Jan. 8, ...
St. Mary’s church in Northampton may become wedding, performance venue
Later this month, the city's Historical Commission and Planning Board continue to consider a proposal for an inn and ...
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Catholic bishops in WA share boarding school study with tribes
The Sisters of Providence ran a boarding school for Indigenous children in what was then North Yakima from 1889-96.
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Philippine Catholic devotees mass in Manila hoping for a miracle
Hundreds of thousands of Catholic pilgrims swarmed the streets of Manila in search of a miracle Thursday, straining to reach ...
Inside a north-side church basement, volunteers quietly serve hundreds of hot meals to neighbors in need
As inflation and high grocery bills make it harder to get by, word about the hot meal program at All Saints Catholic Church ...