
Pope Francis Reportedly Again Uses Derogatory Word When Discussing Gay Seminarians
Late last month, the Holy See issued an apology after the Pope used the term in reference to seminaries during a private meeting with Italian bishops.
Late last month, the Holy See issued an apology after the Pope used the term in reference to seminaries during a private meeting with Italian bishops.
The 22-year-old from La Spezia in northern Italy reportedly told the Pope about his belief he has a calling to the Catholic priesthood and how he was not accepted into seminary after revealing his sexual identity.
Father Raffray is a well-known French priest who has a growing apostolate on the internet and social media aimed especially at young French-speaking people.
The American Values Atlas survey, which is produced by the Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI), is released annually.
To the proposed question “Does the Church have the power to impart a blessing upon unions of persons of the same sex?” the response was “negative.”
But legal experts predict the high court will likely take up another legal challenge to state laws barring therapy for patients dealing with unwanted same-sex attraction, while some courts, researchers and therapists dispute the scientific basis for the bans.
‘We welcome with love and respect, but true love cannot be separated from truth because if love is separated from truth, it is no longer love,’ Archbishop Stankevičs said.
Chief spokesman Paolo Ruffini told reporters last week that the drafters are assisted by collaborators called ‘sherpas’ and added that ‘it makes no sense to give their names.’
Comments the Holy Father made in a recent interview could threaten to overtake his mission of peace.
Father Martin published the Pope’s Spanish-language letter and an English translation on the website of Outreach on Jan. 27.
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