On Independence Day, Remembering the Global Struggle for LGBT "Life, Liberty, and Pursuit of Happiness"

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In the United States, today is Independence Day, when we commemorate the establishment of our... Read More

Two Archbishops' Gay-Related Stories Show How Our Church Needs to Grow

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Two archbishops from the United States made headlines this week related to gay issues.  Each... Read More

What Impact Will Hobby Lobby Ruling Have on LGBT Rights?

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Monday’s Supreme Court ruling in the Burwell v. Hobby Lobby case is causing LGBT advocates to... Read More

ALL ARE WELCOME: Pope Francis' Impact Visible During Pride Celebrations

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The ALL ARE WELCOME series is an occasional feature on this blog which highlights Catholic parishes and... Read More

QUOTE TO NOTE: Elton John 'Excited' by Pope Francis' New Approach to Church

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Musician Elton John is the latest celebrity to talk about Pope Francis’ approach to LGBT... Read More

Jesuit Priest in Chile Endorses Marriage Equality

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A Jesuit priest in Chile has come out supporting marriage equality as that nation’s president... Read More

Catholic LGBT Advocates React to 'Disappointing' Synod Working Paper

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In May, Benedictine Sr. Joan Chittister wrote that the upcoming Synod of Bishops on marriage... Read More

Will Baptisms Be Celebrated According to Love or the Law?

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Recent debates over baptism for children of same-gender parents received into the Church, may mean baptism is... Read More

Synod Document is First, Not Last, Word on Marriage and Family Issues

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One of baseball legend Yogi Berra’s memorable quotations is “It ain’t over till it’s over.”... Read More

Is it Possible for Bishops to Move Away from Marriage Equality Opposition?

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Last week’s appearance of Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone at the National Organization for Marriage (NOM) March in... Read More