By Aila Slisco
Pope Francis met with a priest who has recently been under fire from conservative Catholics for his stance in support of LGBT people on Monday. American priest James Martin had a 30-minute private audience with the Pope at the Vatican Monday. The event was listed as part of the Pope’s daily activities, though the Vatican does not publicize all of the Pope’s private meetings. Martin has been outspoken about his policy of ministering to […]
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The only other person in the room during our meeting was his translator.
— James Martin, SJ (@JamesMartinSJ) September 30, 2019
One of the highlights of my life. I felt encouraged, consoled and inspired by the Holy Father today. And his time with me, in the middle of a busy day and a busy life, seems a clear sign of his deep pastoral care for LGBT Catholics and LGBT people worldwide. ([email protected]). pic.twitter.com/1BeaiVh0Q4
— James Martin, SJ (@JamesMartinSJ) September 30, 2019
Many #LGBT Catholics still feel unwelcome in their own church. But good news: More parishes are now trying to make LGBT Catholics feel at home. Here, one parishioner talks about the welcome that he, his husband, and their son found at Holy Trinity in DC. https://t.co/mWB85e7UVt
— James Martin, SJ (@JamesMartinSJ) September 12, 2019