Pope Francis’ Remarks on Gender in Schools Deemed Ambiguous, Out of Touch

Remarks by Pope Francis that schools are teaching children they can choose their gender, a result... Read More

Examining the Orlando Massacre’s Religious Roots

Last week, Bondings 2.0 covered Catholic reactions to the massacre at a gay nightclub in Orlando. Beyond... Read More

Filipino Bishops Sharply Condemn Anti-LGBT Violence After Orlando Massacre

Bishops in the Philippines responded to the Orlando massacre by sharply condemning anti-LGBT violence..  Their statement... Read More

Pope Francis on LGBT Issues Is Out of Sync with Amoris Laetitia’s Overall Message, Say Theologians

Last week, Bondings 2.0 highlighted young theologians critical of the perceived dismissal of LGBT Catholics... Read More

North Carolina Bishop Distances Himself from HB2 Support

A North Carolina bishop has distanced himself from initial support offered by the state’s Catholic conference... Read More

Pope Francis Calling on African Bishops to Oppose LGBT Discrimination, Says Theologian

More than a week after Pope Francis released Amoris Laetitia, his apostolic exhortation on family, new... Read More

Before Departing USA, Pope Francis Offers His Strongest Words for New Approaches to Old Issues

In his final two days in the United States, Pope Francis provided his most explicit... Read More

Pope Francis Opens His U.S. Visit With Message of Mercy and Encounter

With Pope Francis now in the United States, keeping up with news can be a... Read More

23,000 Signature Petition Asks Archbishop Chaput to Protect LGBT Teachers

Fired church worker Margie Winters left 23,000 petition signatures at the Archdiocese of Philadelphia's offices on Monday, demanding Archbishop Charles Chaput end the firing of LGBT church workers and respect Catholic schools' autonomy. Read More

Teacher Resigns Over San Francisco Contract Proposals Which California Lawmakers Are Investigating

Another teacher is leaving San Francisco's Catholic school system due to proposed contract changes targeting LGBT and ally employees, a resignation coming at the same time California's legislature holds hearings on the controversy. Read More