Catholic Mom Pleads to Hierarchy to Protect LGBTQ People
“I implore our Cardinal, Bishops, priests and religious to support those of us who are struggling to defend the lives of LGBTIQ people.”
Entries by Beth Mueller Stewart
Former Catholic Charities Head Denounces Bishops’ Defense of Adoption Discrimination
A former Catholic Charities head has denounced the U.S. Supreme Court’s June 2021 ruling that allows religious adoption and foster care agencies to discriminate against LGBTQ client. The head also chastised the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) support of such discrimination.
Puerto Rico’s Bishop Encourage Participation in Protest Against Gender Curriculum
The Episcopal Conference of Puerto Rico has urged people to participate in a recent protest against what they call “gender ideology” which was held in response to the launch of the government’s ‘gender perspective curriculum,’ which is part of a larger effort to help women and LGBTQ people subject to violence.
Korean Cardinal Offers Limited Support for LGBQ-Inclusive Non-Discrimination Bill
A cardinal in South Korea has endorsed the prospect of an anti-discrimination law inclusive of sexual orientation, while at the same time, expressing concerns the bill could be a pathway for marriage equality.
Korean Translation of Book Highlights Difficulties of Church Language on LGBTQ Issues
“Building a Bridge” by Jesuit Fr. James Martin has been translated into Korean, making it the first book for LGBTQ Catholics in Korea.
The New York Times Profiles LGBTQ-Friendly Parishes in NYC Embodying God’s Love
The New York Times recently profiled several LGBTQ-friendly parishes in Manhattan, painting a picture of the kind of church that so many are working to build.
Advocates Rally After Irish Parish Forced by Archdiocese to Remove Pride Flag
Advocates for LGBTQ people are holding a solidarity vigil to support a church in Ireland that received harsh criticism on social media and a warning from the local archdiocese for flying a rainbow Pride flag.
Canonical Resolution in LGBTQ Employment Dispute Could Have Major Implications
The Archdiocese of Indiana and a local Jesuit high school remain in a standoff in a canonical case after an Indiana court dismissed a civil suit against the archdiocese.
Polish Priest Advocates Genital Mutilation, Electric Shocks as Cures for Homosexuality
A priest in Poland taught school children that homosexuality is a mental disorder that can be “cured” with electric shocks and genital mutilation, leading to support from a national politician and criticism from his diocese.
Diocese Stalls Church Property Sale Over Nonprofit’s Care for Transgender Youth
A Michigan diocese’s property covenant prohibits buyers from supporting transgender youth, so the proposed sale of a shuttered Catholic church is at a standstill.