Duquesne University Reverses Course to Allow Gender Neutral Fashion Show
Ceding to protests, Duquesne University administrators have backed off an initial decision to ban gender-neutral language and imagery from an upcoming campus fashion show.
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Ghana Archbishop Says Sex Ed Is ‘Subtle Way of Introducing Gay/Lesbian Thing to Children’
A leading bishop and Catholic teachers in Ghana have joined together to oppose the introduction of comprehensive sexual education in the nation’s schools.
Cardinal Says Rethinking Human Sexuality Is Important Task for the Church
A top U.S. cardinal has said it is “important” and “incumbent” that the church rethink human sexuality in a process of dialogue.
Pope Francis’ Meeting with Fr. James Martin Rebukes Culture War Bishops, Raises Questions on Inclusion
The private audience between Pope Francis and Fr. James Martin, SJ, reverberated through all sides of the LGBTQ equality debate in the Catholic Church. But beyond a papal affirmation of the latter’s LGBTQ ministry, what significance is there to the meeting? Today’s post features two commentaries on this question.
Indian Catholics Celebrate Launch of New LGBTQ Ministry Supported by Top Cardinal
Catholics in India are celebrating the launch of a new LGBTQ ministry that has the support of a top cardinal who happens to be a close advisor of Pope Francis.
Gay Music Minister Forced to Resign Over “Questionable” Relationship
News has broken of another LGBTQ-related employment dispute, this time involving a gay music minister in Georgia.
Bishops Ask U.S. Supreme Court to Allow Employers to Discriminate Against LGBTQ Workers
Key bishops in the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) have released a statement commenting on three cases which involved LGBTQ civil rights that the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments for last week.
Gay Priest’s Coming Out Prompts Us to Adjust Image of God, Say Journalists
Two journalists, one from South Africa and one from the U.S., have recently responded to a pro-LGBTQ talk that theologian Fr. Bryan Massingale gave earlier this summer. Both journalists agreed that Massingale invites us all to adjust our image of God.
On National Coming Out Day, A Transgender Teacher’s Story of Being Authentic in Catholic Education
A transgender educator in Malta has called her experience teaching at a Catholic school “amazing,” which seems to be due in large part to their decision to come out from the very beginning.
Polish Archbishop Says LGBTQ Movement Is ‘Great Threat to Freedom’ as Catholics Demand End to Violent Rhetoric
A top archbishop has again disparaged the LGBTQ movement, comparing it to the oppressive regime that ruled Poland in the late 20th century. But church reformers are calling on the Polish hierarchy to comply with church teaching about respecting LGBTQ people and avoid such rhetoric.