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The Papal Apology, in Context

When Pope Francis spoke of an apology to gay people, he was responding to a question about an earlier, more specific apology by Cardinal Marx in an interview with the Irish Times: A leading cardinal has said the Catholic Church should apologise to the gay community for its scandalous and terrible treatment of them, which…… Continue reading The Papal Apology, in Context

The Papal Apology: Keep the Conversation Going. (Opinion)

Reports of Pope Francis’ apology to the gay community drew extensive commentary in the press, with divided responses from LGBT sources. There many statements that this was welcome, but also many who pointed out that the statement was limited, and just didn’t go far enough. On Sunday (3rd July) I had the privilege of participating…… Continue reading The Papal Apology: Keep the Conversation Going. (Opinion)

After the Hurt, We Need Healing

The following statement in response to Pope Francis’ apology to gay Catholics has been approved by our chair, Ruby Almeida: Quest welcomes Pope Francis’ clear words of apology to lesbian and gay Catholics. We share the view of some LGBT people who point out that this could and should have gone further, but there is…… Continue reading After the Hurt, We Need Healing

A Papal Apology: How Should Quest Respond (Opinion)

Responding to Pope Francis’ unambiguous apology to gay people, James Martin wrote on his facebook page (Francis said) “Christians must say sorry and not only for this. They must ask forgiveness, not just say sorry” and also ask God’s pardon. “It is a word that we forget a lot today,” he said. Pope Francis is…… Continue reading A Papal Apology: How Should Quest Respond (Opinion)

Pope Francis’ Apology to Gay People

I’ve been expecting this for some time – I just didn’t think it would come quite so quickly, even though it is desperately overdue. Pope Francis: Catholic Church should apologize to gay people and others it has marginalized Pope Francis says gays — and all the other people the church has marginalized, such as the…… Continue reading Pope Francis’ Apology to Gay People