Pope Francis’ Blessing Document Revolutionizes All Pastoral Care
Pope Francis is bringing to an end the exclusionary practices of the previous two pontiffs by affirming that God's mercy is not something humans can limit. Read More
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I Am the New Year
"Behold, I make all things new." Read More
Holy Families: How Far We’ve Come, How Far We Have to Go
"On this Holy Family Sunday as we look upon those sparkling manger scenes in our homes and churches, we need to recall that this family from 2,000 years ago was also marginalized in many ways." Read More
The Best Catholic LGBTQ+ News Events of 2023
As 2023 begins to close, let's remember all the good things that have happened in this miraculous year! Read More
The Worst Catholic LGBTQ+ News Events of 2023
In a year of ups and downs for Catholic LGBTQ+ people, what were the worst of the downs? Read More
French Archbishop Will Bless Same-Gender Couples; More Positive Responses
Today's post highlights positive responses from around the world to the Vatican's declaration allowing blessings for same-gender couples. Read More
Vote for 2023’s Best and Worst Catholic LGBTQ+ News Events Before Time Runs Out!
REMINDER: The deadline for Bondings 2.0′s readers’ poll to determine the Best and Worst Catholic... Read More
Top Cardinal Responds to Global Bishops’ Swift Criticism of Blessings Declaration
In Pope Francis' nearly-eleven year tenure, perhaps nothing he has done has prompted so many responses in such a short time as approving blessings for same-gender couples. Within a day or two of the Vatican declaration on blessings, titled Fiducia Supplicans, being released, dozens, if not hundreds, of church leaders and other Catholics spoke out—and strongly. Read More
Please Vote: The Best and Worst Catholic LGBTQ+ News of 2023
What were the best and worst events? YOU decide! Read More
Tidings of Great Joy for All People!
“To us a child is born!” Read More