Experts Warn of Consequences for LGBTQ Church Workers After Supreme Court Ruling
“. . . religious freedom is a world of permitted and funded discrimination.”
Entries by Robert Shine, Managing Editor
LGBTQ Catholics, Advocates Sharply Criticize Supreme Court Ruling on Religious Exemptions
Catholics and LGBTQ advocates have responded critically to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision earlier this week that religious institutions had a wide exemption from employment non-discrimination laws, which leaves many workers vulnerable to firings, especially LGBTQ people.
Bostock Decision Leaves Question of LGBTQ Church Workers Undecided in Civil Law
Legal experts and LGBTQ advocates have continued to opine about the implications of the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling that prohibits employment discrimination based on sexual orientation and/or gender identity, including the impact that ruling might have on church workers.
New Ways Ministry Affirms That Black Lives Matter
New Ways Ministry affirms that Black Lives Matter, and we call on all of our supporters and friends to do the same.
Indianapolis Archdiocese’s New Policy May Bar Transgender Youth from Catholic Schools
The Archdiocese of Indianapolis has issued guidelines that place severe restrictions on transgender students in Catholic schools, including possibly not admitting them.
As Pride Month Concludes, Catholic Offer More Messages of Hope
Pride this June has been busy for Catholics, including virtual prayer services and video greetings. Today’s post highlights some other events and initiatives as the month concludes.
Hundreds of Catholics from 31 Countries Gather Virtually to Prayerfully Celebrate Pride
Hundreds of Catholics from around the world gathered for prayer in a virtual celebration of Pride earlier this month, marking the Feast of Corpus Christi with a recognition that “We, Though Many, Are One Body.”
Bishops Stowe and Wester Join LGBTQ Advocates, Theologians for Pride Video Greeting
Two bishops, along with LGBTQ advocates, theologians, and pastoral ministers have released a series of video greetings for Pride.
New Report Details Global Discrimination Against Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Lay Catholics
The Global Network of Rainbow Catholics (GNRC) will release a new report on the discrimination faced by gay, lesbian, and bisexual lay Catholics today, one which will be discussed in an upcoming livestream this Sunday.
Catholics Reject U.S. Bishops’ Condemnation of Supreme Court Title VII Ruling
Catholics are celebrating the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on Monday that federal law prohibits employment discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. But many of the faithful have also sharply criticized the U.S. bishops’ illogical reaction that condemn the 6-3 ruling in favor of LGBTQ rights.