Homosexuality and the Synod on the Family
The percentage of homosexual priests in the Catholic Church is substantial, so substantial that the drama now underway at the Vatican synod was inevitable.
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Gay Vatican official who ‘came out’ may influence Synod in a way he didn’t expect– or want
When an official of the Roman Curia proudly announces that he has a homosexual lover, he’s will draw plenty of publicity. Given the sympathies of the mass media, most of that publicity will be favorable.
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Key Synod cardinal sets stage with ringing defense of Church teaching
Pope Francis called for Synod fathers to exercise 'apostolic courage,' and Cardinal Péter Erdő did not disappoint.
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Pope opens the Synod sounding both traditional and progressive
If you are confused with where the Pope stands on the outcome of the Synod on the Family, you’re in good company.
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Key Synod cardinal says majority opposes Kasper’s Communion proposal
Cardinal Peter Erdö expects the Synod to present Christian marriage clearly and unambiguously.
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Nearly 800,000 Catholics request doctrinal clarity from Pope Francis
The scandalous synodal documents, and the public dissent of many cardinals and bishops, has caused great confusion about the Church’s teachings on matters relating to human sexuality, marriage and the family.
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German bishops release new book about the controversial ‘Shadow Council’ in Rome
Cardinal Marx claims the meeting promoted 'solid Catholic theology,' even though it was condemned by the pope's own doctrine chief.
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Poland’s bishops say 2014 Synod ‘trivialized’ essential Church teachings, hope to avoid repeat
The bishops are warning the Church not to embrace a 'mentality of divorce.'
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Ted Cruz wins big in social conservative straw poll
Cruz was the favourite at the Family Research Council's Values Voter Summit.
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Huckabee: Defunding Planned Parenthood is good, but we have a ‘better weapon’
Cutting funds to the abortion giant isn't enough in the face of the 'atrocity of abortion,' says the presidential candidate.
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