Catholic church and gay marriage
INTRODUCTION
1. In recent years, various questions relating to homosexuality have been addressed with some frequency by Pope John Paul II and by the relevant Dicasteries of the Holy See.(1) Homosexuality is a troubling moral and social phenomenon, even in those countries where it does not display significant legal issues. It gives rise to greater concern in those countries that have granted or intend to grant &#x; legal recognition to homosexual unions, which may include the possibility of adopting children. The show Considerations do not contain modern doctrinal elements; they seek rather to reiterate the essential points on this question and provide arguments drawn from reason which could be used by Bishops in preparing more specific interventions, appropriate to the different situations throughout the world, aimed at protecting and promoting the dignity of marriage, the foundation of the family, and the stability of society, of which this institution is a constitutive element. The present Considerations are also intended to give direction to Catholic politicians by indicatin
Stances of Faiths on LGBTQ+ Issues: Old Catholics/Independent Catholics
BACKGROUND
These Catholic churches, ranging from liberal to conservative in their theology and doctrine, consider themselves Ancient Catholics, a denomination that has been in place since the s when it rejected the supremacy of the Roman episcopacy over other bishops; a show of view shared with others in the catholic (universal) tradition, such as Anglicans, Episcopalians, and Orthodox Christians.
The Old Catholic communities in the United States contribute in the historic apostolic succession as do the other churches within the catholic (universal) tradition as well as the matching liturgical traditions. Many times, Ancient Catholics will also identify themselves as “Independent Catholic” only to distinguish themselves from their Roman cousins. Nevertheless, they are Elderly Catholic communities.
LGBTQ+ EQUALITY
Much like the churches in the Anglican Communion, the Old Catholic churches in the United States may vary on their positions regarding LGBTQ+ persons. Some are not unlock and affirming nor do they support full LGBTQ
Stances of Faiths on LGBTQ+ Issues: Roman Catholic Church
BACKGROUND
The Roman Catholic Church is the largest Christian denomination in the world, with approximately billion members across the globe. With its origins in the earliest days of Christianity, the Church traces its leadership––in the person of the Pope––to St. Peter, identified by Jesus as “the rock” on which the Church would be built.
The Catholic Church in the United States numbers over 70 million members, and is organized in 33 Provinces, each led by an archbishop. Each bishop answers directly to the Pope, not to an archbishop. Those Provinces are further divided into dioceses, each led by a bishop. At the base of the organizational structure are local parishes, headed by a pastor, appointed by the local bishop. The Conference of Catholic Bishops in the United States meets semi-annually.
As part of a global organization with its institutional center at the Vatican, the Catholic Church in America is shaped by worldwide societal and cultural trends. It is further shaped by leadership that is entirely male, with w
Pope Francis allows blessings for same-sex couples under certain conditions
The Vatican has approved a landmark ruling to allow Roman Catholic priests to administer blessings to same-sex couples as long as they are not part of regular Church rituals or liturgies, nor given in contexts related to civil unions or weddings.
A document from the Vatican’s doctrinal office approved by Pope Francis on Monday said such blessings would not legitimise irregular situations but be a sign that God welcomes all.
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end of listThe document backed “the possibility of blessings for couples in irregular situations and for couples of the same sex” but “this blessing should never be imparted in concurrence with the ceremonies of a civil union, and not ev