Chicago Archbishop Blase Cupich
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CHICAGO, Illinois, September 25, 2017 (LifeSiteNews) — Chicago Cardinal Blasé Cupich has invited Jesuit Father James Martin to speak at his cathedral after other Catholic organizations rescinded invitations to the LGBT-affirming priest for speaking engagements.
Father Martin will offer Lenten reflections on the evenings of March 22 and 23 at Holy Name Cathedral.
The Archdiocese of Chicago invited followers of its Twitter account to the Father Martin appearance on Friday afternoon and the cardinal subsequently retweeted the invite.
The invitation by Cardinal Cupich, regarded as more “progressive” among U.S. prelates, comes as heated debate surrounds Father Martin and his controversial stances in favor of LGBT activity and self-identification. The Vatican communications consultant and editor-at-large for Jesuit-run America Magazine contends that Church teaching on homosexuality could change at some point in the future.
Cardinal Cupich had expressed support during the 2015 Extraordinary Synod for those in same-sex relationships to be permitted to receive the sacraments if they have come to a decision to do so in good conscience. He has voiced that sentiment on other occasions as well.
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