Meinrad Furrer

Meinrad Furrer

theologian Switzerland

Meinrad Furrer is a Swiss theologian and an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights within the Catholic Church. He gained national attention in 2021 when he invited couples to receive blessings in response to a Vatican directive that prohibited the blessing of same-sex unions. Furrer has openly discussed his own experiences with the church's policies regarding homosexuality and has been a vocal critic of the discrimination faced by LGBTQ+ individuals within the church. He currently leads a team at the Peterskapelle in Lucerne and views recent changes in church policy regarding the private lives of clergy as a significant milestone for inclusivity.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
7,500
Power
607$
Sentiment
8.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Switzerland 1 8.00 0.09% +0% 8,654,622 7,500 $700,000 607$
Totals 1 8,654,622 7,500 $700,000 607$
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Switzerland Switzerland: Meinrad Furrer has experienced how one's private life can be used against them in the Catholic Church. 8

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Neue Regelung in der Katholischen Kirche Zürich