The New York Times and other media outlets reported that the Italian bishops, approved by the Vatican, allowed gay men to ...

The Vatican has given its blessing to a document suggesting that those with same-sex attraction can pursue the priesthood in ...

"In the formative process, when referring to homosexual tendencies, it’s also appropriate not to reduce discernment only to ...

The Vatican City State has toughened sanctions for those who try to illegally enter its territory in areas where free access ...

One of Francis’ lasting reforms will be his reshaping of the papacy to embrace simplicity and humility. In a new ...

Bishop Stefano Manetti of Fiesole, Italy, clarifies new document on the formation of priests, saying it reiterates past ...

Candidates for the seminary should not be disqualified based on sexual orientation, according to new church guidelines in ...

While the requirement for celibacy remains for all priests, the newly approved guidelines encourage churches to view ...

The Vatican has taken a cautious step in addressing LGBTQ+ issues within the Catholic Church, approving guidelines that allow ...

(RNS) — A new document by the Italian bishops’ conference states that being openly gay no longer bars candidates from discerning the priesthood. VATICAN CITY (RNS) — A provisional document ...

A provisional document published by the Italian Bishops’ Conference and approved by the Vatican cautiously opens the door for ...