Pope Francis visits 9/11 Memorial during his first visit to the U.S. He met with families of 9/11 victims and lead an interfaith service at the 9/11 Musuem.

LGBTQ Catholics React to the Vatican's New Statement on Gender Theory

The Brian Lehrer Show | Apr 11, 2024

The Vatican released a new document that detailed what it called 'grave violations' of human dignity, including the struggles of migrants, poverty and war but also gender theory, sex change and surrogacy. Francis DeBernardo, executive director, New Ways Ministry, reacts on behalf of LGBTQ Catholics, and discusses his critique of the church's teachings on issues like this.

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