Priest Resigns After Controversy Over LGBTQ-Negative Social Media Post
A Michigan priest has resigned after a controversy erupted when he apologized for allowing an openly gay author to read to students.
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Georgetown U. Students Overwhelmingly Vote for Gender-Neutral Housing
Students at Georgetown University voted overwhelmingly in a referendum asking the school to establish gender-inclusive housing on campus, as well as a specific community for LGBTQ+ students.
Priest Apologizes After Gay Author Gives Reading at Catholic School
A Michigan priest has publicly apologized for allowing a gay author to read to a preschool class at the parish school, claiming the invited author “does not represent the values of our Catholic faith.”
Catholics in Virginia, Ohio Leading Drives to Ban LGBTQ+ Books in Public Libraries
In at least three places in the United States, conservative Catholics are involved in campaigns to remove books with LGBTQ+ characters from public libraries.
Ontario Catholic School Board Restricts Student Access to LGBTQ+ Books
The Waterloo Catholic District School Board, in southwest Ontario, recently restricted access to books that portray LGBTQ+ characters, making the texts unavailable to some students.
In Reversal, Calgary Catholic Schools Ban “Safe Space” Stickers
A Canadian Catholic school district has reportedly banned the use of “safe space” stickers in classrooms, contradicting the goals of the provincial teachers association.
Catholic Leaders in India Hail Supreme Court’s Anti-Marriage Equality Ruling
Several Catholic leaders in India have hailed a judicial ruling that the nation’s Parliament, not its courts, must decide whether to legalize marriage equality.
Brazilian Church Incorporates Catholic LGBTQ+ Network into Church Structures
Pro-LGBTQ+ Catholic groups in Brazil have received welcome and openness within the church, while encountering pushback from Brazilian society.
Sacred Heart U. Celebrates Coming Out Day; More Campus News
Today’s post features several Catholic colleges that are seeking to provide greater support to students in the LGBTQ+ community.
LGBTQ+ Catholics Celebrate Woman Priest Who Ministers With Them
“I believe that a Catholic organization that ordains women priests is living out their sincere and deep-seated beliefs and preparing the wider community for what will eventually come to pass.”