same-sex marriage
Church of England to introduce same-sex blessing, as it faces ‘disestablishment’ bill in Parliament
By Catherine Pepinster — December 15, 2023
LONDON (RNS) — The prayers may be too little too late on an issue that has long alienated the church from politicians and peers.
Amid war, Israel expands military bereavement policy to include same-sex partners
By Michele Chabin — November 13, 2023
JERUSALEM (RNS) — Lawmakers voted to expand the Families of Fallen Soldiers Law to include common-law partners of LGBTQ members of the Israel Defense Forces.
Pope suggests blessings for same-sex unions possible in response to 5 conservative cardinals
By Nicole Winfield — October 3, 2023
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Francis’ letter marks a reversal from the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith's 2021 noting saying the church couldn’t bless gay unions because “God cannot bless sin.”
Just about anybody in America can officiate a wedding, thanks to the internet – and one determined preacher
By Dusty Hoesly — July 27, 2023
(The Conversation) — A professor who has researched the Universal Life Church unpacks why many couples now prefer to hand-pick loved ones to perform their ceremonies.
US priest who runs outreach for LGBTQ+ Catholics tapped by pope to join major Vatican gathering
By Frances D'emilio — July 7, 2023
ROME (AP) — Among those chosen is the Rev. James Martin, who has long been a prominent advocate of greater inclusion of the LGBTQ community in the Catholic church.
Neland Avenue wasn’t kicked out. Now the church has to decide if it wants to stay.
By Yonat Shimron — July 5, 2023
(RNS) — The Christian Reformed Church didn't show any sign it would relent from its new doctrinal stand that homosexual sex is a sin. That puts the Neland Avenue Church in a tight spot.
Christian Reformed synod orders church to rescind deacon in same-sex marriage
By Grace Buller — June 16, 2023
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan (RNS) — The CRCNA has been dealing with tensions over questions of sexuality since last year's synod, when delegates affirmed that 'homosexual sex' should be considered sinful.
As Christian Reformed synod opens, one church awaits its fate
By Yonat Shimron — June 9, 2023
(RNS) — Last year, the synod voted to declare sexually active gays and lesbians 'unchaste.' This year it will revisit the issue and may take action against a church that ordained a gay deacon.
Report: LGBTQ Americans tend to be younger and have no religion
By Bob Smietana — March 23, 2023
(RNS) — The new report from PRRI also found that many religious Americans support LGBTQ nondiscrimination rights, even those who oppose same sex-marriage.
Some Anglican bishops reject leader Welby over gay marriage
By Jill Lawless — February 20, 2023
LONDON (AP) — The synod’s decision was a compromise measure that came after years of wrangling about the church’s stance on homosexuality.
Church of England submits blessings for same-sex couples to fierce debate in Synod
By Catherine Pepinster — February 3, 2023
LONDON (RNS) — The bishops have displeased both conservatives and progressives in the church with a proposal to bless civil unions between same-sex partners.
Synod officials caution bishops to put Catholics’ needs over their own agendas
By Junno Arocho Esteves — January 30, 2023
(RNS) — The warning seemed aimed at the German bishops' approach to the Synodal Path.
Colorado baker loses appeal over transgender birthday cake
By Colleen Slevin — January 27, 2023
DENVER (AP) — Jack Phillips maintains the cakes he creates are a form of speech and plans to appeal.
The AP Interview: Pope says homosexuality not a crime
By Nicole Winfield — January 25, 2023
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Declaring such laws 'unjust,' Francis said the Catholic Church can and should work to put an end to them.
Church of England apologizes for treatment of LGBTQ people
By Danica Kirka — January 23, 2023
LONDON (AP) — The country's established church formally apologized for its treatment of LGBTQ people, even as it said that same-sex couples still won't be allowed to marry in its churches.
