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Doctrinal dicastery says transgender people can be baptized
If it would not cause scandal or confusion among other Catholics, “a transsexual — even one who has undergone hormone treatment and gender reassignment surgery — may receive baptism under the same conditions as other faithful,” said a document from the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith.
Archdiocesan Gay and Lesbian Outreach celebrates 35th anniversary
Thirty-five years ago, a group of local gay and lesbian Catholics, with the involvement and approval of Cardinal Joseph Bernardin, founded the Archdiocesan Gay and Lesbian Outreach, or AGLO Chicago.
Vatican says no blessing gay unions, no negative judgment on gay people
While homosexual men and women must be respected, any form of blessing a same-sex union is “illicit,” said the Vatican Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith.
Pope Francis has history of defending marriage, but being open to some civil unions
Pope Francis often has expressed openness to the idea of laws recognizing civil unions, including for gay couples, to protect their rights.
Archdiocese’s AGLO ministry marks 30th anniversary
Thirty years ago, a group of local gay and lesbian Catholics, with the involvement and approval of Cardinal Joseph Bernardin, founded the Archdiocesan Gay and Lesbian Outreach, or AGLO Chicago.
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