Kraków was John Paul II’s diocese. Now a trans activist helps plan its future - LifeSite
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KRAKÓW, Poland (LifeSiteNews) – Pope John Paul II’s Polish diocese is embracing gender ideology, even going so far as to welcome a gender-confused “trans” activist into its synodal process.
The Archdiocese of Krakow released its Report of Synodal Work, marking the conclusion of the first stage of the Second Pastoral Synod. Both were influenced by 54-year-old trans activist Maria Minakowska (born Marek Jerzy Minakowski). The document proposes creating pastoral “safe havens” for LGBTQ+ individuals modeled on the ecumenical association “Wiara i Tęcza” (“Faith and Rainbow”). It also calls for open dialogue with modernist ideology, respect for individual conscience regardless of choices, and rejection of both traditional norms and “stigmatizing” language, such as calling gender ideology a “plague.”
The Krakow Synod is led by Grzegorz Ryś …