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1. Vatican Issues Paper Endorsing Baptism for Transgender People: Pope Pushes Inclusion, but Barriers Remain.

Author

Horowitz, Jason, Povoledo, Elisabetta, and Graham, Ruth

Subjects
*TRANSGENDER people, *POPES, *PAPACY, *CATHOLICS, *BAPTISM
Abstract

The article reports on the Vattican document approved by Pope Francis endorsing baptism of transgender people and participation as godparents in Catholic baptisms and witnesses at church weddings. Focus is given on the opposition of Pope Francis to same-sex marriage and the prohibition of people in same-sex relationships similar to marriage to become godparents. It discusses efforts of the Catholic Church to be more welcoming to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) people.

Published
2023

2. Vatican Paper Condemns Gender Fluidity and Transition Surgery.

Author

HOROWITZ, JASON and POVOLEDO, ELISABETTA

Subjects
*GENDER affirmation surgery, *SURROGATE mothers, *CATHOLICS
Abstract

The article focuses on the Vatican issuing a new document approved by Pope Francis, stating the church's opposition to gender fluidity, transition surgery, surrogacy, and in vitro fertilization, citing them as affronts to human dignity.

Published
2024