International News: Anti-LGBT Protest, Adoption Rights, Trans Beauty Pageants

While much attention has focused on the mass shooting in Orlando this past week, today’s... Read More

Valencia’s Escalating Inflammatory Rhetoric Should Not Have Gotten This Far

A few weeks ago, I wrote a post describing the escalating fiery rhetoric in a debate... Read More

Cardinal’s Friendship with Gay Man “Melted Away” Prejudices

A top cardinal’s words during an HIV/AIDS fundraiser reveals the power of personal encounter to break... Read More

Florida Catholic Official Moves to Erase LGBT Issues from Child Care Policy

In the fall of 2015, the Florida Catholic Conference joined with the Florida Baptist Children... Read More

Archbishop's Comments About Sexual Orientation Show the 'Francis Effect'

While LGBT issues have not been a major focus of the United States Conference of... Read More

NEWS NOTES: Synod Perspectives from Catholic Writers and Commentators

Continuing to follow-through on our promise to provide links to the wealth of opinion and... Read More

Amid New Firings, Z Day of Action Provides New Source of Hope

As Catholic Schools Week concludes, details of new employment issues emerge, even as a leading... Read More

Did Pope Francis Signal an LGBT Welcome in His Appointment of London’s Cardinal?

This past week, Pope Francis named his first group of cardinals.  News reports noted that... Read More

Bob Newhart Cancels Appearance at Anti-Gay Catholic Organization’s Conference

Nationally-renowned comedian and actor Bob Newhart has bowed out of headlining at the conference of... Read More

USCCB To Elect New President: What Could This Mean for LGBT Issues?

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) upcoming fall assembly starts next week, and... Read More