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entertainment1 year ago

"Steph Curry's Heartwarming Moment with Lindsay Lohan's Son at Warriors Game"

Lindsay Lohan and husband Bader Shammas revealed that Stephen Curry and Ayesha Curry are their son Luai's godfather and godmother. The couple received a signed basketball jersey from Stephen at a game, confirming the special connection. Lindsay and Ayesha are friends and colleagues, co-starring in the upcoming Netflix rom-com "Irish Wish." The article also lists other celebrity godparents, including Tyler Perry, Taylor Swift, Khloé Kardashian, Dolly Parton, and more.

via E! NEWS|
#ayesha-curry#celebrity-relationships#entertainment
religion2 years ago

Vatican Embraces Transgender Baptism and Godparenthood

The Vatican has announced that transgender people can be baptized and become godparents, as well as serve as witnesses to church weddings, under certain conditions. The statement allows for transgender individuals, including those who have undergone hormone replacement therapy or sex reassignment surgery, to be baptized "under the same conditions as other believers," as long as there is no risk of generating a public scandal or disorientation among the faithful. The document also permits transgender "children and adolescents" to be baptized and states that there is no reason why transgender people cannot serve as witnesses at weddings. However, the document lacks clarity on what constitutes a public scandal and leaves the decision of transgender individuals serving as godparents up to "pastoral prudence."

via CBS News|
#baptism#godparents#lgbtq
religion2 years ago

Vatican Embraces Transgender Inclusion in Catholic Sacraments

The Vatican has released a document stating that, under certain circumstances, transgender individuals can be baptized as Catholics and serve as godparents. This announcement contrasts with the rejection of gender transition by the national conference of Catholic bishops in the United States. The document, signed by Pope Francis and Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández, acknowledges the need for trans inclusion and represents a potential reversal of previous restrictions on transgender individuals. While the Catholic Church maintains its doctrines against same-sex marriage and sexual activity, this move reflects Pope Francis' efforts to make the Church more welcoming to LGBTQ individuals.

via The Associated Press|
#baptism#godparents#lgbtq
religion2 years ago

Vatican Embraces Transgender Catholics: Baptism and Godparent Roles Allowed

The Vatican's doctrinal office has stated that transgender individuals can be baptized in the Catholic Church and serve as godparents, under certain conditions. The decision, approved by Pope Francis, is seen as a significant step towards trans inclusion. However, the document also emphasized the need to avoid generating public scandal or confusion among the faithful. The pronouncement is seen as a departure from previous restrictions and reflects Pope Francis' efforts to make the Church more welcoming to LGBTQ+ individuals. While the document was vague on certain issues, such as same-sex couples baptizing adopted children, it was warmly welcomed by advocates for LGBTQ+ rights in the Church.

via The Guardian|
#baptism#godparents#lgbtq-rights