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 ...

At Pope Francis’ personal initiative, Vatican City employees with three or more children will receive a monthly 300 Euro ...

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 ...

The Vatican department for clergy approved the ... 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 ...

Pope Francis. Vatican announces new guidelines allowing gay men to become priests in Italy under vow of celibacy. (photo credit: Ricardo Perna. Via Shutterstock) The Vatican relaxed its guidelines ...

Pope Francis has appointed Sister Simona Brambilla to lead a Vatican department, naming the first woman head of the office ...