Catholic University Open to Lawsuit Under New D.C. Non-Discrimination Law
The District of Columbia’s new law barring LGBT discrimination by religiously affiliated schools went into... Read More
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Rick Santorum Affirms Bruce Jenner's Coming Out, Revealing the Value of Sharing Stories
/1 Comment/in Arts, Books & Culture, Gender Identity, Politics & Human Rights /by Robert Shine, Managing Editor In an atypical remark, politician Rick Santorum, who is Catholic, spoke positively about Bruce Jenner's coming out last weekend though affirming his notorious anti-gay views. Is this a hopeful sign that conservative Catholics might welcome trans* people more readily? Read More
Tell Catholic Relief Services Not to Discriminate Against Gay Employee
/6 Comments/in Employment Issues /by Robert Shine, Managing EditorAn anti-gay group is attacking Catholic Relief Services (CRS) after an executive's same-sex marriage became public, causing to the bishops' international aid organization to announce it is "in deliberations" about responding. Read More
A Plea to Pope Francis: Release LGBT People Imprisoned by the Church
/4 Comments/in Parish Life & Pastoral Care, Pope Francis /by Robert Shine, Managing Editor Pope Francis' calls to save migrants' lives and his visits to prisons are well-known; indeed, they have become almost routine two years into his papacy. Yet for all his positive remarks on LGBT issues, sexual and gender diverse persons are one imprisoned group about which Francis remains quiet. Read More
Archbishop Cordileone Skips March for Marriage to Deal with Protests at Home
/3 Comments/in Employment Issues, Hierarchy /by Robert Shine, Managing EditorSan Francisco's Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone was not among those attending last weekend's March for Marriage, opting to remain at home and deal with the ever-escalating crisis in his archdiocese. Read More
Weekend for Fired Church Workers Encourages Solidarity, Justice, Faith
/3 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Francis DeBernardo, EditorI was blessed this past weekend to take part in a national meeting of Catholic... Read More
Catholic Support for Marriage Equality at U.S. Supreme Court
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Francis DeBernardo, EditorNew Ways Ministry’s Matthew Myers, associate director (left), and Francis DeBernardo, executive director (right), joined... Read More
On Marriage Equality, Sweeping Changes Possible But Much Remains the Same for Catholics
/2 Comments/in Marriage & Family, New Ways Ministry, Politics & Human Rights /by Robert Shine, Managing EditorTomorrow's oral arguments heard by U.S. Supreme Court could be the pathway to a nationwide right for same-gender couples to marry, a decision that will likely be by Catholic Justice Anthony Kennedy's swing vote. Either way, much will after oral arguments are concluded and a decision is announced in several months, much will remain the same for Catholics.
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What Makes Catholic Justice Kennedy Advocate for Lesbian & Gay Equality?
/4 Comments/in Marriage & Family, Politics & Human Rights /by Francis DeBernardo, EditorOn Tuesday of this week, the U.S. Supreme Court will be hearing oral arguments in... Read More
World Deserves More Than Rumors About the French Ambassador to the Vatican
/7 Comments/in Hierarchy /by Francis DeBernardo, EditorTwo weeks ago, on April 12th, we published a post with the headline “Did the... Read More
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