For LGBTQ Catholics, a lot depends on the next Pope
May 06, 2025•10 min
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Summary
Este episodio examina el futuro del acercamiento de la Iglesia Católica a la comunidad LGBTQ tras el papado de Francisco. El Padre James Martin analiza el legado de Francisco, incluyendo gestos de bienvenida y bendiciones a parejas del mismo sexo, mientras reconoce la tensión entre las diferentes perspectivas dentro de la iglesia. Martin enfatiza la importancia del encuentro para superar la homofobia y confía en que el Espíritu Santo guiará la elección del próximo Papa.Episode description
On the eve of the conclave to elect a new pope, some of the biggest questions hanging in the air have to do with LGBTQ Catholics. Will the church continue the path of outreach charted by Pope Francis, softening its harsh positions? Will it allow LGBTQ Catholics to fully participate in the church?
Rev. James Martin, an American Jesuit priest, has built a ministry aimed at making gay, lesbian and transgender people feel more welcome in the Catholic church and advised Francis on the issue. He says Francis himself changed the church, but so did the many LGBTQ Catholics who have come out — changing the church at the level of the family and parish. That trend, he says, will continue.
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Rev. James Martin, an American Jesuit priest, has built a ministry aimed at making gay, lesbian and transgender people feel more welcome in the Catholic church and advised Francis on the issue. He says Francis himself changed the church, but so did the many LGBTQ Catholics who have come out — changing the church at the level of the family and parish. That trend, he says, will continue.
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