German Bishop Calls for “Significant Changes” to Catholic Teachings on Sexuality
In a letter to his diocese, a German bishop has called for the church to re-evaluate its sexual ethics and consider LGBTQ+ people at the center of this work. Read More
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Encountering Hope in the Story of Emmaus
As I read and prayed over today’s gospel reading, the Road to Emmaus story, thinking about the church’s relationship with the LGBTQ+ community, the word that came to me was “encounter.” Read More
Catholic School Faces Complaint After Bisexual Student Dies by Suicide; And More News
Today's post includes news about a Catholic school facing a bullying complaint, a German bishop's positive outreach, and Nebraska bishops' opposition to non-discrimination protections. Read More
New Book, “Hearts Ablaze,” Offers Biblical Parables from a Queer Perspective
A new book offers a “fresh reading of ancient stories,” answering the question, “Where is queerness in Scripture?” Read More
Catholic Allies Group in Indianapolis Seeks to Create More LGBTQ-Supportive Schools
Catholic Allies, a new Indianapolis-based non-profit, is engaging families, alumni, and educators to create a more supportive environment for LGBTQ+ students in local Catholic schools, even as the archdiocese has been more restrictive on LGBTQ+ issues. Read More
Catholic LGBTQ+ Advocates Express Concern Over Bishops in Kenya and Uganda
Global Catholic LGBTQ+ advocates have expressed concern about church leaders' actions in two African countries, which are seemingly at odds with Pope Francis' condemnation of laws that criminalize homosexuality. Read More
Germany’s Synodal Way Is a “Source of Hope” for Transgender Catholics, Writes Delegate
"The final Assembly of the Synodal Way in Germany was an emotional rollercoaster for queer people in attendance, like me, and others watching from home. In the end, it became a source of hope." Read More
Catholic School Community Objects to LGBTQ-Negative Parents’ Outburst at Meeting
Catholic school teachers, administrators, parents, and students in Ontario, Canada, have strongly objected to a group of anti-LGBTQ+ parents who disrupted a school board meeting because some teachers were using “safe space” stickers to demonstrate welcome for LGBTQ+ students. Read More
Real Life, In Person, Up Close, In the Flesh
I can’t help but wonder that a big reason that Pope Francis has been so LGBTQ-friendly is because of his deep friendships with two gay men, Yayo Grassi and Juan Carlos Cruz. Read More
Former Vatican Official Asks Pope Francis to Sanction LGBTQ-Positive German Bishops
A conservative cardinal has called on Pope Francis to punish German bishops who aim to make the church more inclusive for LGBTQ+ individuals and women. Read More