Vatican Says Transgender People Can Be Baptized and Become Godparents A document approved by Pope Francis lays out nuanced guidance in keeping with his vision of a more inclusive church, but it does not amount to a policy change in the church, the Vatican says.

Trans people can be baptized unless it causes scandal, says Vatican’s doctrine czar (RNS) — Trans people can be baptized and act as godparents, according to a new document by the Vatican’s doctrinal office. The post Trans people can be baptized unless it causes scandal, says Vatican’s doctrine czar appeared first on Religion News Service.