Many of us have learned the hard way that “L.G.B.T.” is a trigger for some Catholics to become very un-Christian.

For many people, young and old, coming out can be frightening, especially if they feel that their church, or God, is somehow against them.

What can we learn from these stories? What does God want to teach us?

By adopting an attitude free of judging others, the pope argues, the world will be a more peaceful place.

As same-sex marriage becomes more mainstream, the church holds the line on L.G.B.T. issues.