Gay Catholic Who Was Plaintiff in Obergefell Case Publishes New Memoir
Recently reviewed America, Greg Bourke’s memoir tells the story of his devotion to his husband, his faith, and his country. Read More
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New Ways Ministry Welcomes Cardinal-elect McElroy
A new cardinal with a strong LGBTQ-positive record. Read More
New Louisville Archbishop with LGBTQ-Negative Record Says He Is Ready to Listen
The new archbishop of Louisville has expressed a willingness "to meet and to listen" to LGBTQ Catholics, but his record on LGBTQ issues has some advocates concerned. Read More
New Surveys Reveal Gen Z’s Desire for More LGBTQ-Positive Faith Communities
Several new surveys are showing that Generation Z overwhelmingly supports LGBTQ rights and desires more positive approaches from faith leaders on issues of gender and sexuality. Read More
Catholics React Strongly Against Diocese of Marquette’s New Anti-LGBTQ Restrictions
Catholics have expressed their anger over the Diocese of Marquette's new restrictions placed on LGBTQ people, which include prohibitions from the sacraments. Read More
U.S. Supreme Court Declines Transgender Patient’s Case Against Catholic Hospital
A transgender man's lawsuit against a Catholic hospital will be allowed to proceed after the U.S. Supreme Court declined to review the case. Read More
Court Rules for Catholic Health System’s Effort to Deny Care to Transgender Patients
In a recent ruling that continues a prolonged legal battle between the U.S. federal government and Catholic interest groups, a court has blocked a mandate for Catholic hospitals that receive federal funding to perform abortions and gender affirming surgeries. Read More
Court Rules Against Fired Gay Church Musician’s Hostile Workplace Discrimination Suit
A federal appeals court sided 7-3 with the Archdiocese of Chicago and St. Andrew’s Parish, arguing that former music director Sandor Demkovich’s hostile work environment lawsuit fell under the ministerial exception. Read More
How Can LGBTQ Catholics Proceed After Fulton?; And Other News
Today's post includes news items on how Catholics can respond to the U.S. Supreme Court's Fulton decision, a new op-ed on the U.S. bishops' anti-LGBTQ efforts, and more. Read More
LGBTQ Catholics Express Relief, Disappointment at Supreme Court’s Adoption Ruling
Today's post features reactions to the Fulton v. City of Philadelphia ruling from both Catholics and LGBTQ advocates. Read More