Transgender people can be baptized in the Catholic Church and serve as godparents, per an official Vatican document published Wednesday.
Why it matters: The decision builds on Pope Francis’ support for LGBTQ+ people, who have faced marginalization from the church — though the pope has previously approved a Vatican doctrine that Catholic priests cannot bless same-sex unions because God “does not and cannot bless sin.”
I agree, and think the majority of people who associate with the RCC do it out of a need to be included in a community where the church has much control. I don’t think most of them actually agree with the doctrines or even know what they are. The community control is the issue.