On 10 January 2025, the Italian Bishops’ Conference published the provisional document La formazione dei presbiteri nelle chiese in Italia (“the Document “) in a preliminary move towards the ordination of openly gay men to the priesthood, subject to the normal requirement of chastity. The Document, which was approved by the 78th General Assembly of the Italian Episcopal Conference held in Assisi from 13 to 16 November 2023, came into on 9 January 2025 ad experimentum for three years. Continue reading →