On Wednesday, the Vatican declared that under certain circumstances, transgender Catholics are permitted to undergo baptism and serve as godparents.
While the U.S. national conference of Catholic bishops rejects gender ideology, Pope Francis has exhibited a more inclusive stance toward transgender and homosexual individuals within the church.
The decision was prompted by a letter from José Negri, the Bishop of Santo Amaro in Brazil, seeking clarification on the involvement of transgender individuals in the church.
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The official announcement, signed by Pope Francis and Cardinal Victor Manuel Fernandez on October 21, is available on the website of the Vatican’s Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith.
The move towards transgender inclusion has been hailed as a significant step forward. Francis DeBernardo, the executive director of New Ways Ministry, an LGBTQ church acceptance advocacy group based in Maryland, described it as “big and good news” in an interview with The Associated Press.
According to the document, transgender individuals may undergo baptism as long as there is no risk of causing public scandal or disorientation among the faithful.
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In various dioceses and parishes, including in the U.S., transgender Catholics have faced significant restrictions in participating in the church’s life, decisions not grounded in canon law but rather stemming from the choices of bishops, priests, and pastoral associates, noted Rev. James Martin, a Jesuit priest advocating for greater LGBTQ inclusion.
Earlier in January, Pope Francis expressed that “homosexuality is not a crime” but considered it a sin. He also urged bishops to refrain from performing conversion therapy. In response to questions from cardinals, including one on his stance on gay marriage, the pope clarified his position on October 2.
