Go, Francis, Go!

I have always maintained pride in my faith, but that hasn’t always equaled pride in my Church. Last week, following Pope Francis’ statements, I had a moment where I didn’t have to make the distinction. While not changing official Catholic doctrine that unfortunately still maintains a stance against homosexuality and same-sex marriage, the Pope’s comments were an unheard of departure from the traditional rhetoric of condemnation. Within an institution that is historically slow to keep up with the times (i.e., science, slavery, etc), this is the long hoped for first step towards a Catholic Church that reflects compassion and respect for all people.

“On Gay Priests, Pope Francis Asks, “Who Am I to Judge?”