Sentences with phrase «gay priest»

This is an act of mercy and compassion toward not only gay priests but gays in general, probably the first positive mention from a pope on the topic.

Shanley, it may be remembered, is the flagrantly gay priest who, among other things, publicly supported the North American Man - Boy Love Association.

Hasn't the catholic church been riddled with gay priests for centuries?

When asked in a free - wheeling news conference (in the middle of some turbulence) about the presence of gay priests in the church, he responded, «If someone is gay and he searches for the Lord and has good will, who am I to judge?»

(CNN)- The question of today has been: What's my reaction to the pope's statement regarding not judging gay priests?

They seem to have changed much from their original doctrine; they don't have a king for a Pope and I think they accept gay priests.

The Protestant Churches meanwhile have entered a state of crisis, because they ordain gays priest and pastors and preach the gospel of the cheap grace.

I would point out that over 90 % percent of those molested were actually teenage boys, who were molested by GAY priests.

What would have happened if, even a year ago, Cardinal Law had confronted them and other blatantly gay priests with the alternative of living in obedience to their vows or leaving the priesthood?

I guess the crusades, the inquisition, gay priest cover ups, corrupt bishops extorting charity funds, and drunk driving ministers are not that big of a deal to you.

Aboard the Papal Airplane (CNN)- Pope Francis said Monday that he will not «judge» gays and lesbians, including gay priests, signaling a shift from his predecessor and offering another sign that the new pope is committed to changing the church's approach to historically marginalized groups.

«He wanted the perfect gay priest, a cardboard cutout, with lover in tow, to trot out on state occasions, to trot out and say, «Look how liberal we are!

As we go to press, the debate in the Anglican Church sparked by the appointment of an openly and practising gay priest as Bishop of New Hampshire in USA is gaining a great deal of media attention.

On 2013-01-05 anglicans allowed gay priests to become bishops when Leviticus 20:13 (the supposed word of an inerrant god) clearly advocates killing gays.

Efforts to remove chastity requirements from gay PCUSA clergy had met defeat last year during an eventful summer which saw the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America vote in August to allow gays and lesbians in committed relationships to serve as clergy, following the Episcopal Church's reaffirmation in July of its openness to noncelibate gay priests.

The first is about a closeted and conflicted gay priest running a home for delinquent boys, while the second is about a grieving anorexic and more, shot through with black humour.

Twitter user @jobeans said: «Pope's ok with gay priests; not women.

Along with the pediphile problem in the Church there are a lot of gay priests.

(CNN)- He's embraced a severely disfigured man, declined to judge gay priests, sought common ground with atheists and focused the world's attention on the poor and marginalized.

The decision to resign follows a resolution by the leadership of the Presby Church Ghana to severe their relationship with pro-homosexual Presbyterian Church, United States of America over their decision to ordain gay priests.

Rome (CNN)- The Vatican sought Saturday to tamp down rumors involving sex, money and gay priests that have been swirling in the Italian media and have been linked by some to Pope Benedict XVI's decision to resign.

«I won't tattle on my gay priest if you'll give me absolution for contraception» seems to have been the unspoken deal in many parishes since Humanae Vitae.

There should be a gay lobby in the Vatican to represent the many Catholics who are gay, as well as the gay priests, who hold ranks up to Cardinal.

As a long - time observer of all things Vatican, Allen was trying to explain to American readers why there will always be gay priests.

Dawn Perretti Joblon @DMJ8321 tweeted: «See new pope is open 2 gay priest but not women.

A gay priest prevented from working as a hospital chaplain after marrying his partner has lost an Appeal... More

Monday's surprising interview aboard his plane back to Rome, during which, in response to a question about gays and gay priests, he said, in part, «Who am I to judge?»

A gay priest prevented from working as a hospital chaplain after marrying his partner will learn the... More

A gay priest prevented from working as a hospital chaplain after marrying his partner will learn the outcome of an Appeal Court challenge over his claim he was discriminated against.

A gay priest who was prevented from working as a hospital chaplain after marrying his partner has urged senior judges to find he suffered discrimination.

In addition to his other activities, he and a gay priest friend owned and operated tourist resorts in California that catered to the gay subculture, including sex at poolside.

It's facing serious strains over the ordination of women bishops and gay priests, and the Catholic Church has reached out to disaffected Anglicans, raising the possibility that conservatives could leave en masse.

Dr John Sentamu was reopening Southwell Minster when he was challenged over «discrimination» against a gay priest who has married his same - sex partner.

Father sees his gay priest son after 15 years and he decides to have a beer with him in the back yard.

Canon Jeremy Pemberton, the gay priest who lost a tribunal claim that he was discriminated against by the Church of England after he was refused a job for being...

Canon Jeremy Pemberton (right) and husband Laurence Cunnington at the Royal Courts of Justice in London, as the gay priest who was prevented from working as a hospital chaplain after marrying his partner, has urged senior judges to find that he has suffered discrimination.

I thought their disagreement had to do with their recent decision to install a gay priest into the higher levels.

Look at all the gay priests, the Sandusky scandal etc..

A gay priest prevented from working as a hospital chaplain after marrying his partner will learn the outcome of an Appeal Court challenge over his claim he was discriminated...

A gay priest prevented from working as a hospital chaplain after marrying his partner has lost an Appeal Court challenge over his discrimination claim.

Naturally if Episcopalians are disaffected because of the ordination of an openly gay priest, then flock to the RCC.