Catholic Relief Services Yields to Right Wing Attack as Gay Employee Resigns

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A Catholic Relief Services (CRS) employee has resigned amid controversy over his same-gender marriage, prompting a response from the U.S. bishops' international aid organization that ultimately encourages anti-gay activists' harm to LGBT church workers and the church at large. Read More

Priest Removed from Seton Hall University Comes Out as Gay

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Seton Hall University's former chaplain removed recently for his publicly support of the NOH8 campaign has come out as gay, speaking as well about his removal for the first time. Read More

How Did Catholic Ireland Achieve Such a Definitive Victory for Marriage Equality?

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The marriage equality referendum in Ireland is still making waves–and headlines–around the globe.  Except for... Read More

Cardinal Kasper: After Ireland, Same-Sex Unions Now 'Central Issue' for 2015 Synod

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Cardinal Walter Kasper says same-gender partnerships are now a "central" issue for the 2015 synod, contrasting other top bishops calling for dialogue or intent on stopping any change. Read More

U. of Dallas Student to President: Apologize for Speaker or Admit That LGBT Students Are Unwelcome

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University of Dallas president Thomas W. Keefe is being asked to apologize for an anti-gay remarks made at the school's commencement ceremony earlier this month. Read More

Influenced by Catholic Upbringing, Artist's "Queer Icons" Offer Windows to God

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Icons, for many Christians, are windows to God. They make what is Ultimate real through divinely-inspired yet human artistry. Worldly subjects, almost exclusively holy people and their environments, draw readers outward and upward beyond what is present towards what is Holy. Read More

Bishop: Referendum Not 'Defeat for Humanity,' But Increases Human Happiness

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An Irish bishop criticized Cardinal Pietro Parolin's claim that Ireland's passage of marriage equality was a "defeat for humanity," saying it was inappropriate and not likely approved of by Pope Francis. Read More

Vatican's 'Defeat for Humanity' Statement Shows Church Officials Have Not Learned from the Irish Example

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Reactions to Ireland’s historic referendum vote to establish same-gender marriage in that nation have brought... Read More

Join Modern Family's Eric Stonestreet in Supporting 'Bondings 2.0'

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Today marks 3 and 1/2 years since New Ways Ministry started this blog.  It’s amazing... Read More

European Bishops Strategize for Positive LGBT Outcome at October's Synod

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Three of Europe's top prelates gathered with colleagues in Rome earlier this week, reflecting on how they could implement more pastoral responses at the upcoming Synod of Bishops. Read More