The pope used homophobic slang and cautioned prelates about admitting gay men into seminaries. But ordination has also long been a refuge for gay faithful.
Tag: Abstinence (Sexual)
Shamed Over Sex, a Generation of Evangelicals Confronts the Past | Retro Report
A Christian “purity” movement in the 90s promoted a biblical view of abstinence before marriage. But two decades later, followers are grappling with unforeseen aftershocks.
Pope Francis Sets Aside Proposal on Married Priests
The decision, in a letter on Catholic life in remote Amazon areas, is a victory for conservative forces who had warned that change there would put the church on a slippery slope.
Brazil Under Bolsonaro Has Message for Teenagers: Save Sex for Marriage
Brazil’s minister for women and families, an evangelical pastor, formulated a new abstinence campaign in consultation with a religious group. Critics say the move blurs the church-state line.
Two Popes, and One Big Furor After Benedict Weighs in on Priestly Celibacy
In a new book, the former pope makes a firm defense of celibacy for priests as Pope Francis is expected to decide whether to allow married priests in remote regions. Let the intrigue begin.
Pope Calls Child Sex Abuse ‘a Human Problem,’ Tamping Down Summit Expectations
Pope Francis said the meeting at the Vatican in February would impress on bishops the suffering of victims and help church leaders better follow procedures when an allegation is made.