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The Vatican Says Transgender Catholics Can Be Baptized — Following Years Of Critical Statements About Trans People By Pope Francis

Topline In a document approved by Pope Francis, the Vatican declared transgender Catholics can be baptized, become godparents and be witnesses at Catholic weddings, a notable shift in tone following …

Vatican moves closer to permitting transgender Catholics to be baptized

by Walter Watson

The Vatican on Wednesday said it’s permissible, under certain circumstances, for transgender Catholics to be baptized and serve as godparents. “It is a major step for trans inclusion … it …

Transgender people can be baptised Catholic, serve as godparents, Vatican says

by Walter Watson

Transgender people can be godparents at Roman Catholic baptisms, witnesses at religious weddings and receive baptism themselves, the Vatican’s doctrinal office said on Wednesday, responding to questions from a bishop. …