New Ways Ministry Praises Pope’s Support for Civil Unions, Seeks Same Recognition in Church

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The following is a statement from Francis DeBernardo, New Ways Ministry’s Executive Director, in response to Pope Francis announcing for the first time as pope his support for civil unions that recognize same-gender couples. Read More

Mexican LGBTQ Catholics Praise Archbishop, Church Leaders for Commitment to Inclusion

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Praise has been heaped on three church leaders by Mexico’s Catholic LGBTQ equality organization for the leaders' efforts to minister to the country’s LGBTQ population. The group was pleasantly surprised by the clergy’s commitment to embracing LGBTQ Catholics, as well as tackling the various obstacles that impede LGBTQ inclusion in the church and society. Read More

Queer Catholic Politician Runs on Faith and Justice

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Rather than compartmentalizing her politics and her faith, Rebecca Parson appreciates, as other religious politicians do, how her faith informs her policies and sustains her activism. Read More

In Cake Shop Dispute, Black Lesbian Owners Exhibit Christian Love

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A news story about a cake shop got me thinking this weekend about intersectionality, the Catholic Church, and Christian love. Read More

Exploring the Unique Contours of Doing LGBTQ Outreach with Latinx Communities

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Across the United States, priests, parents, and church workers are creating spiritual programs to build a more inclusive church for Latinx LGBTQ Catholics. Although the majority of these initiatives incorporate a holistic understanding of LGBTQ identity, not all of them fully embrace the beautiful diversity of God’s Latinx LGBTQ children. Read More

Fr. James Alison Launches New Website for LGBTQ-Inclusive Eucharistic Liturgies

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Last week, Bondings 2.0 announced we would be collecting LGBTQ-related spiritual practices and resources that have been particularly meaningful or helpful during the COVID-19 pandemic when normal spiritual routines have been disrupted. One resource to share already is the website "Praying Eucharistically" newly released by Fr. James Alison, a gay theologian and prominent LGBTQ advocate. Read More

Two Church Leaders Blame LGBTQ People for Coronavirus Pandemic

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Two ranking church leaders have blamed transgender people for the coronavirus pandemic currently spreading globally and imperiling billions of people's lives. Read More

Bishops Refute Claims that Pope Francis Displeased with Fr. James Martin’s LGBT Ministry

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Two bishops have pushed back against anonymous claims that, during an ad limina visit with U.S. bishops, Pope Francis expressed concern with Fr. James Martin's LGBT ministry. Read More

For All the Saints (Part Two)

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A few days ago, Bondings 2.0 asked its readers: “If you could canonize any LGBTQ person or ally, living or dead, Catholic or not, fictional or real, who would it be, and why?” Here are more responses. Read More

Will New Cardinals Lead to LGBTQ Issues Being Downplayed in Church?

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With Pope Francis' appointment of more cardinals from the Global South, are LGBTQ issues set to be downplayed in the church? Read More