LGBTQ Advocates Seek Apology from Archbishop Over Disparaging Remarks
LGBTQ advocates in Mexico have demanded an apology from an archbishop after his disparaging remarks regarding marriage equality. Read More
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New Report Seeks Methodological Change in How Catholic LGBTQ Theology Is Done
The Global Network of Rainbow Catholics (GNRC) has released a new document on the need for methodological changes in how theology about LGBTQ issues is done. Read More
The Podcast “De Pueblo, Católico y Gay” Explores Stories of Latinx LGBTQ Folk
Reconciling his faith and sexuality was a long journey for Eder Díaz Santillan, but today, he has found connection and helped others to do the same through a podcast sharing stories from Latinx LGBTQ Catholics. Read More
New Studies Detail Surge in Catholic Support for LGBTQ Equality, Even As Inequities Remain
New studies have found that U.S. Catholic attitudes towards same-gender civil marriage and the overall acceptance of LGBTQ identities has increased exponentially over the last 30 years. Similar cultural patterns have emerged globally, although disparities persist in various parts of the world. Read More
Mexican Cardinal Endorses Pope’s Support for Civil Unions, Family Inclusion of LGBTQ Members
A leading bishop in Mexico has spoken favorably about Pope Francis' support for same-gender civil unions and call for families not to exclude LGBTQ members. Read More
Guyana Bishop Calls for Nation’s Anti-Gay Criminalization Laws to Be “Null and Void”
A bishop in the Caribbean has called for laws in his country that criminalize homosexuality to be made "null and void." Read More
Catholics Join in Praying for the Departed on Transgender Day of Remembrance
Today is the Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR), a time set aside to mourn the deaths and honor the lives of trans, non-binary, and gender non-conforming people who died of violence. Read More
Vatican Clarification on Pope’s Civil Union Endorsement Changes Little and Causes Confusion
A letter reportedly from the Vatican has attempted to clarify Pope Francis' recent reiterated support for civil unions recognizing same-gender couples. But despite some church officials' attempts, does this purported clarification actually change anything? Read More
Exuberant Praise for Pope Francis from One Bishop, But from Others, Not So Much
Bishops worldwide, as well as a top official with the Archdiocese of New York, have publicly criticized Pope Francis for his support of civil unions that recognize same-gender couples, though a few exceptions exist. Read More
In New Film, Pope Francis Declares Support for Civil Unions to Protect LGBTQ Families
In a new film, Pope Francis has announced that he supports civil unions for same-gender couples, a statement that one Catholic LGBTQ group called an "historic moment" in the life of the church. Read More