The Church Is LGBTQ Catholics’ Rightful Home—And We’re Here to Stay
The time when LGBTQ Catholics had to leave the Church to be safe or to not make others uncomfortable is over. This is our rightful home, we are here to stay. Read More
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Lesbian Democratic Nominee for Oregon Governor Speaks About Catholic Upbringing
Tina Kotek is currently running for governor in Oregon, having won the Democratic nomination in the state's primaries last week. Kotek is counting on her previous experience, including her Catholic upbringing, to convince voters that she is ready to move to the governor’s mansion. Read More
Theologian’s “Queer God de Amor” Book Is Canceled by Catholic Publisher
Read the full statement of Miguel Diaz, former U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See, and Professor of Theology at Loyola University Chicago. Read More
Pope Francis in Letter to LGBTQ Catholics: God “Does Not Disown Any of His Children”
Pope Francis has written another letter to LGBTQ people, saying this time that God "does not disown any of his children." Read More
Jesus’ Invitation to Disarm Is a Call for LGBTQ Catholics and Church Leaders, Too
LGBTQ+ Catholics call church members to welcome others in community instead of resorting to self-righteous acts of judgment. Read More
Transgender Catholics’ Pains and Joys Highlighted in New Profile
For transgender Catholics, the church is often a source of both deep pain and profound joy, according to an Associated Press profile of several transgender Catholics in the United States. Read More
75% of Dutch Catholics Support Marriage Equality in the Church; And Other News
Today's post includes news about a new survey of Dutch Catholics and their views on marriage equality, as well as other news items. Read More
DePaul University Allows Students to Self-Identify Gender in School Records
DePaul University recently implemented the option for students to self-select their gender identity on the school’s online portal. Read More
University of St. Thomas Launches LGBTQIA+ Literature Course; More Campus Updates
The spring semester is beginning with a new LGBTQ-specific literature course at one Catholic college. Today's post includes this story and other news from Catholic higher education. Read More
Queer Catholic Theologians of Color Gather for Ground-Breaking Dialogue
Scholars at a U.S. university gathered queer Catholic theologians and advocates of color for a dialogue to focus on the intersections of their experiences, including LGBTQ identities. Read More