Vatican Embraces Transgender Baptism and Inclusion
TL;DR
The Vatican has announced that transgender individuals can be baptized as Catholics and can serve as godparents, reflecting the Catholic Church's increasing openness to LGBTQ individuals under Pope Francis. The statement also includes the allowance for the baptism of children from gay couples, including those who are adopted or born through surrogacy, and permits such couples to serve as godparents.
- Vatican Says Transgender People May Be Baptized The Wall Street Journal
- Vatican steps closer to allowing transgender Catholics to be baptized The Associated Press
- Vatican allows transgender participation in sacraments Reuters
- Another mixed message from Rome on sexual morality Catholic Culture
- Vatican rules some transgender people and babies of same-sex couples can be baptized CNN
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