The Vatican has given its blessing to a document suggesting that those with same-sex attraction can pursue the priesthood in ...

The Vatican passed a new ruling allowing priesthood applicants in Italy to be gay—as long as they remain celibate. The New ...

Candidates for the seminary should not be disqualified based on sexual orientation, according to new church guidelines in ...

"In the formative process, when referring to homosexual tendencies, it’s also appropriate not to reduce discernment only to ...

A provisional document published by the Italian Bishops’ Conference and approved by the Vatican cautiously opens the door for ...

While the requirement for celibacy remains for all priests, the newly approved guidelines encourage churches to view ...

VATICAN CITY (RNS ... who met for their general assembly Nov. 13-16 in Assisi. The episcopacy in Italy, where vocations are at an all-time low, has been pushing the envelope in terms of ...

The Catholic Church’s celebration should attract millions of extra visitors to Rome and beyond. Here’s how to plan around ...

Young gay men can train to become Catholic priests in Italy but not if they "support the so-called gay culture" say Vatican ...

Young homosexual men can train to become Catholic priests in Italy but not if they "support the so-called gay culture", ...

The Vatican has approved new guidelines saying gay men to train as priests in Italy, provided they do not 'flaunt' their ...