The papacy is not a dictatorship, he said, and, besides, “criticism helps you to grow and improve things.”
In interview, pope says criticism is annoying, but can be helpful
Diocese issues pastoral guidance on gender dysphoria ‘that begins with love’
An “interior conflict” between biological sex and gender is “not sinful in itself” and reflects the state of human beings due to original sin, the document states, adding that people who live with this tension “should be treated with respect and charity.”
German bishop calls current Catholic teaching on sexuality ‘too simple’
On Nov. 14-18, Bishop Dieser and other German bishops will be at the Vatican to meet with Pope Francis and other Vatican officials for their “ad limina” visits, periodic visits to report on the status of their dioceses.
Bishops: Pope’s civil union remarks won’t change teaching on marriage
Pope Francis’ openness to the idea of laws recognizing civil unions speaks to a pastoral approach to the issue not a change in Catholic church teaching.
Polish bishops reiterate church teaching on LGBT, gender ideology
Poland’s bishops called on Catholics to show respect for people connected with the LGBT movement
but resist “social and cultural transformation” due to conflict with church teaching.