Pope Francis Selects Pro-LGBT Priest for Major Vatican Meeting

Pope Francis has invited an American Jesuit, Rev. James Martin, who advocates for greater inclusion of the LGBTQ community, to participate in a major Vatican gathering in October.
Rev. James Martin is an American Jesuit who advocates for greater inclusion of the LGBTQ community in the Catholic church.
Pope Francis has chosen Rev. James Martin, an American Jesuit, to participate in a Vatican gathering of bishops and laypeople
The gathering, called a synod, will focus on promoting women to decision-making posts and including the LGBTQ+ community in the Church
The synod process will continue in 2024 with a second phase, and Francis is expected to consider the proposals put forth by the delegates in a future document