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

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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

In Reversal, Calgary Catholic Schools Ban “Safe Space” Stickers

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A Canadian Catholic school district has reportedly banned the use of "safe space" stickers in classrooms, contradicting the goals of the provincial teachers association. Read More

Are Trans Catholics Welcome in the Church? This May Not Be the Right Question.

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Perhaps this Advent season is a time to listen and amplify the voices of those on the margins, to allow those trans Catholic voices crying out to be heard by the wider church. Read More

John the Baptist’s Inherently Queer Mission

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Applying a queer lens to today’s gospel, we might say that the mission of John the Baptist is inherently queer. Read More

In South Korea, Monthly Mass Helps LGBTQ+ Catholics Find Community

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A South Korean archdiocese has provided support to a forum aimed at spiritually nourishing LGBTQ+ people and helping them to speak out against discrimination. Read More

Saint Mary’s College Announces New Transgender Admissions Policy

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Saint Mary’s College, a women’s college in Indiana, has updated its admissions policy to be more inclusive of transgender applicants. Read More

Massachusetts Bishop, Faithful Jointly Publish Call for Greater LGBTQ+ Inclusion

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A Massachusetts bishop and Catholic LGBTQ+ advocates have co-authored a call for their diocesan church to be more inclusive, inviting the faithful to become involved. Read More

After Protest, Same-Gender Couples Attend Catholic School Dance

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More than 4,900 people signed a petition asking the school to lift the ban on same-gender couples. Read More

As Church Debates LGBTQ+ Issues, Catholic Sisters Forge Ahead

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The Catholic Church's dialogue about LGBTQ+ issues has advanced greatly under Pope Francis, yet whether and how to provide welcome and inclusion remains controverted. As has often been the case, women religious are not waiting in their outreach. Today's post highlights how Catholic sisters are forging ahead on LGBTQ+ inclusion. Read More

Vatican Letter Critical of Pro-LGBTQ+ German Catholics Escalates Tensions

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The conflict between German Catholics and the Vatican has reached a new low. The Vatican released a letter criticizing the German church, specifically about has and women's ordination, while one top bishop forcefully defended the German faithful's efforts. Read More