Transgender people can be baptized in the Catholic Church and serve as godparents, per an official Vatican document published Wednesday.
Why it matters: The decision builds on Pope Francis’ support for LGBTQ+ people, who have faced marginalization from the church — though the pope has previously approved a Vatican doctrine that Catholic priests cannot bless same-sex unions because God “does not and cannot bless sin.”
The catholic church still has a huge societal influence and social power,. In many countries, they own hospital, charities, schools, daycares and provide tons of other important services to their members. So in some place being part of the Church is more than just “praying”. Add also the huge number of practicing and cultural catholic who would still see the Church as a reference organization regarding ethic.
That said, people will still have other way to be bigot : We don’t hate them for being trans but for having non married sex, is an easy one
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