Pope Francis had a private audience with Father James Martin, SJ in the Vatican’s Apostolic Palace on Friday.
Afterwards, Martin tweeted about the meeting he was “deeply grateful” for and explained what they talked about.
I was deeply grateful to meet with Pope Francis @Pontifex in the Apostolic Palace this morning for 45 minutes, during which we spoke about the joys and hopes, the griefs and anxieties, of LGBTQ Catholics. It was a warm, inspiring and encouraging meeting that I’ll never forget.
— James Martin, SJ (@JamesMartinSJ) November 11, 2022
The Vatican made no comment on the meeting, their second.
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The Reverend Jimmy is the voice of the voiceless. May his tribe increase.
nice post! Eggy Car
I found the meeting between Pope Francis and James Martin to be quite profound, especially considering the ongoing discussions about inclusion within the Church. It reminded me of my own journey of grappling with faith and acceptance in a diverse world. Growing up, I often felt torn between tradition and the evolving understanding of love and community. This encounter seems to open doors for conversations that can help heal divisions, which is something we desperately need today. It’s enlightening to see such dialogue take place at such high geometry dash lite levels; perhaps it paves the way for a more compassionate future.