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. Read More

Kerala’s Bishops Warn Pro-Gay Film Will Lead to “Chaos in Society”

Catholic bishops in a southern state of India are protesting what they claim is the promotion of homosexuality after a new film was released that advocates for LGBTQ+ rights. Read More

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. Read More

U.S. Bishops Appear Poised to Elect LGBTQ-Negative Leaders

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) is set to elect a new secretary, as well as six committee chairs next week, when they meet from November 13th to 16th. Most of the candidates skew LGBTQ-negative, once again contrasting the USCCB with Pope Francis' desired way of being church. Read More

Gay Priest Releases New Book on Leaders in LGBTQ+ History; And More News

Today's post includes news about a new book from artist and Redemptorist priest Jan Haen, right wing Catholics' efforts to cancel an LGBTQ+ singer's concert, and more. Read More

Catholic Leaders Seek “Stronger Moral Leadership” from President Biden on LGBTQ+ Rights

How well has President Joe Biden, who often touts his Catholic faith, navigated LGBTQ+ issues? A new article in The Hill highlights how Biden both has been a “champion” and “behind the times” when it comes to advocating for LGBTQ+ people. Read More

Catholic Sister Says Bishop Invoked Her Name in Misleading Way on Transgender Healthcare

A Catholic sister long involved in transgender ministry has said a bishop made misleading claims about communication between them as the U.S. bishops discussed potentially ban gender-affirming care in Catholic hospitals. Read More

Are Queer Catholics Reading the Same Scripture as Some Church Leaders?

As a queer Catholic, sometimes I sit in Mass and wonder if our church leaders are reading the same scripture that I am. Today’s readings are one of those moments. Read More

Latinx Catholics Leading U.S. Church in Support for LGBTQ+ Protections, Survey Finds

Rising U.S. Catholic support for LGBTQ+ equality appears to be caused by strong and growing support for these issue by Latinx Catholics.  Read More

Caribbean Church Leaders Affirm Pope Francis’ Call to Decriminalize Homosexuality

Two Catholic leaders in the Caribbean have recently stated their agreement with Pope Francis’ declaration earlier this year that homosexuality is not a crime, though both leaders reiterated negative church teachings on sexual ethics. Read More