Pope praises priest who ministers to LGBT Catholics

June 29, 2021 compassq 5 THINGS TO KNOW, LIFESTYLES, RELIGION Comments Off on Pope praises priest who ministers to LGBT Catholics
The Rev. James Martin, left, author and editor at large of America magazine, has a private audience with Pope Francis on Sept. 30, 2019. (Photo © Vatican Media)

Pope Francis sent a letter praising the work of a Jesuit priest who has been an outspoken advocate for more respectful treatment of LGBTQ people within the Catholic Church. In the letter, the pontiff described Father James Martin’s work as…