Vatican opens door to letting gay men pursue the priesthood in Italy
The Vatican has given its blessing to a document suggesting that those with same-sex attraction can pursue the priesthood in Italy
FACT CHECK: Did The Italian Bishops And The Vatican Allow Gay Men To Become Priests If They Remain Celibate?
The New York Times and other media outlets reported that the Italian bishops, approved by the Vatican, allowed gay men to become priests if they remain celibate. Verdict: Misleading While the document states “the formative process,
Vatican approves document allowing gay men to become priests in Italy
"In the formative process, when referring to homosexual tendencies, it’s also appropriate not to reduce discernment only to this aspect, but, as for every candidate, to grasp its meaning in the global framework of the young person’s personality,
Vatican Allows Italian Gay Men to Train to Be Priests, if They Remain Celibate
Candidates for the seminary should not be disqualified based on sexual orientation, according to new church guidelines in Italy.
Italian bishops affirm being gay doesn’t bar seminary admission
Guidelines for seminaries adopted by bishops' conference in late 2023 have Vatican approval for a three-year trial period
Vatican approves document allowing openly gay men to become priests in Italy
A provisional document published by the Italian Bishops’ Conference and approved by the Vatican cautiously opens the door for the ordination of openly gay men to the priesthood, while maintaining the requirement of chastity.
Vatican shifts stance: Italian seminaries open to celibate gays
The Vatican has approved new guidelines for Italian bishops, allowing homosexual individuals to enter the seminary on the condition that they refrain from sexual relations. The document was posted on the website of the Italian episcopate.
Church Allows Gay Seminarians in Italy if They Remain Celibate
New guidelines for the Catholic Church in Italy have been approved by the Vatican that oppose the rejection of a seminary candidate because he is gay, provided the applicant stays celibate. The policy doesn't change the church's stance on homosexuality but says it's just one aspect that should be taken into consideration for admission,
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Italian Bishop Denies Policy Change on Ordination of Homosexuals
Bishop Stefano Manetti of Fiesole, Italy, clarifies new document on the formation of priests, saying it reiterates past ...
A married church secretary was detained for allegedly using GHS 300,000 in church finances to support his homosexual boyfriend.
In order to sponsor his homosexual companion, a church secretary allegedly stole GHS 300,000 from the church and was arrested ...
Charleston White Insists Any Male Gang Banger Over 22 Is “Homosexual”
During a recent Spaces conversation, the outspoken internet personality was asked about gangs and his thoughts on older men ...