Catholic University in Philippines Bans Same-sex Relationships and Crossdressing
A Catholic university in the Philippines is requiring its students to sign a code of conduct that prohibits same-sex relationships, gay/lesbian sex, and cross-dressing.
Entries by Lizzie Sextro
Is There a Correlation Between Closeted Clerics and Sex Abuse Scandals?
In the aftermath of the resignation of Cardinal Theodore McCarrick following multiple accusations of sexual abuse, Robert Mickens, a veteran Vatican and church observer, reflected upon the connection between closeted gay priests and clerical abuse of power.
Guyanese Catholic Leaders Support Gay Rights Against Other Denominations
Catholic leaders in Guyana stand up for human rights of LGBTQ persons during Pride season.
Irish Seminarians Deny Allegations of Gay Encounter
An Irish seminarian of Rome’s Pontifical Irish College intends to bring a defamation suit against Irish media outlets that claimed he was found in bed with another seminarian.
Conference on Gender & Sexuality Asks ‘Why Stay?’
Graduate students at the School of Theology and Ministry at Boston College ask why LGBTQ+ students should “stay” in the Catholic Church in an academic conference.
The Coalition for Liberty & Justice Features Catholic Lesbian in Religious Liberty Video
A coalition of religious and secular organizations which are concerned about the religious right’s interpretation of religious liberty has released a video with testimonies from people harmed by the conservative understanding of this concept. The video features a Catholic lesbian minister who was fired from her parish job in the name of religious liberty.
A Humble Church of Acolytes
How can the Catholic Church better adopt a humble disposition when it comes to LGBTQ folks? We should start by following the examples of our acolytes.
Two Court Cases Raise the Question of Religious Rights vs. LGBTQ Rights
In the wake of multiple firings of LGBTQ people from Catholic institutions, the chair of the Fordham University’s theology department reported a disheartening political reality for the queer community in the form of two state court rulings.
You Can’t Take It With You: An Ash Wednesday Reflection
This Ash Wednesday, Matthew’s Gospel helps us to reflect upon the truly valuable things in our lives.
Georgetown University Accused of Moving Funds from Anti-Equality Group to LGBTQ Group
Georgetown University is facing investigations regarding redirection of funding from an explicitly pro-family student group to pro-LGBTQ organizations.