LGBT Catholics and Allies Will Welcome Pope Francis to the White House

When President Obama welcomes Pope Francis to the White House this Wednesday, he will be accompanied by a number of LGBT Catholics and other advocates. Not all, however, are pleased with the invitations though they are cause for celebration. Catholics invited include: Read More

Take Part in Petitions and Actions to Greet Pope Francis' Arrival in the U.S.

Today begins an important week in the U.S. Catholic LGBT history.  The World Meeting of... Read More

Philadelphia Mayor Pledges to Speak to Pope Francis About LGBT Catholics

Philadelphia’s mayor promised that, given the opportunity, he will speak to Pope Francis about LGBT people... Read More

In Their Own Words, LGBT and Ally Catholics Explain Why They Stay In the Church

Even with recent years' positive steps in the church, remaining Catholic can be deeply challenging for LGBT people and their loved ones. Sacramental denials, harsh rhetoric, and church worker firings are simply the surface of the violence church officials inflict and the question of "Why stay?" remains real and relevant. Read More

Philadelphia Archdiocese's Morality Pledge Reveals Contrasting Visions of Church

With just over two weeks until Pope Francis arrives in the U.S., the Archdiocese of Philadelphia announced a new Catholic identity pledge that all parents with children in Catholic schools will be forced to sign.  Read More

How Pope Francis' Message of Encounter Might Cause a "Miracle" This September

Calls for Pope Francis to address LGBT issues during his September visit to the United States are mounting, but few expect truly positive engagement from the pontiff on the American Church's most disputed topic. Still, real change could happen if model Pope Francis' commitment to encounter and to conversation, a "miracle" of sorts if it should happen. Read More

Archbishop Chaput Responds Negatively to Catholic Mother of Two Gay Sons

Archbishop Charles Chaput responded to a Catholic mother's letter in curt and non-pastoral language, drawing out further the contract between Philadelphia's prelate and his upcoming guest, Pope Francis, at the World Meeting of Families in September. Read More

Jamie Manson: Catholic Schools Must Say "No More" in Firing of LGBT Teachers

Firing LGBT teachers from Catholic schools must stop, says a National Catholic Reporter columnist, at the same time the Archdiocese of San Francisco's disputed teaching contracts near resolution. Below, there are also additional updates in the cases of several fired church workers. Read More

Sister of Mercy Joins Parents in Protests Against Firing of Lesbian Educator

A prominent Sister of Mercy has joined parents in criticizing an LGBT church worker's expulsion, setting her apart from Mercy leadership which expressed its support for the discrimination. Read More

Fired New Jersey Priest Asks Pope Francis to Defend LGBT Church Workers

A priest fired for opposing anti-gay bullying has written to Pope Francis, asking the pontiff to stem the expulsion of LGBT church workers. Read More