Strikingly, the flare-up of debate in Catholic ranks coincides with developments in two other international Christian denominations that are fracturing over differences in LGBTQ-related policies.

It's a question fracturing major Christian denominations “African bishops have this ammunition,” Burge said. “They say to the West, ’We’re the ones growing.

Estimations show there are more than 200 Christian denominations in the U.S. and a staggering 45,000 ... But there were also major breaks, or schisms, over Christian theology during this time.

The flare-up of debate in Catholic ranks coincides with developments in two other international Christian denominations — the global Anglican Communion and the United Methodist Church — that ...

It’s a question fracturing major Christian denominations Divisions over marriage, sexuality and inclusion of gays and lesbians are proving insurmountable for the foreseeable future in many ...

Catholics around the world are sharply divided by the Vatican’s recent declaration giving priests more leeway to bless same-sex couples. Supporters of LGBTQ inclusion welcome the move; some ...

It’s a question fracturing major Christian denominations. By The Associated Press. Published January 7, 2024 5:17 am . By DAVID CRARY AP National Writer. Catholics around the world ...

By DAVID CRARY AP National Writer Catholics around the world are sharply divided by the Vatican’s recent declaration giving priests more leeway to bless same-sex couples. Supporters of LGBTQ ...

Reaction among Catholics around the world is sharply divided over the Vatican’s recent declaration giving priests more leeway to bless same-sex couples. Catholic supporters of greater LGBTQ i… ...

By DAVID CRARY AP National Writer Catholics around the world are sharply divided by the Vatican’s recent declaration giving priests more leeway to bless same-sex couples. Supporters of LGBTQ ...

Reaction among Catholics around the world is sharply divided over the Vatican’s recent declaration giving priests more leeway to bless same-sex couples. Catholic supporters of greater LGBTQ ...