Cardinal Directs Priests to Speak More Sensitively on LGBT Issues

In what is being described as another after-effect of Pope Francis’ seemingly more open approach... Read More

NEWS NOTES: September 10, 2013

Here are some items that you may find of interest: 1) William Hudson, who resigned... Read More

First Openly Gay Male Country Musician Applauded in Catholic Church

Singer Steve Grand is described as “the first openly gay male country star” and is... Read More

Answering God’s Baptismal Call for Equality

New Ways Ministry co-founder, Jeannine Gramick, SL, and staff member, Bob Shine, will be presenting... Read More

Australia’s Catholic Prime Minister Defends Marriage Equality

As Australians cast their ballots this weekend, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd’s promise to pass marriage... Read More

Papal Phone Call Story Should Teach Church About Affirmation

A minor brouhaha erupted on Friday concerning Pope Francis and homosexuality.  A French newspaper had... Read More

QUOTE TO NOTE: Pope Francis on the Power of Dialogue

Pope Francis recently met with a group of Japanese junior high school students at the... Read More

‘Marriage Equality is the Work of Satan,’ Says Minnesota Bishop

Referring to marriage equality as the work of Satan, Archbishop John Neinstedt’s latest diatribe against... Read More

Pope Francis & Polish Bishop Inspire Hope in Nation’s LGBT Catholics

Bondings 2.0 reported yesterday on the question of why Catholic bishops did not respond more... Read More

Why Weren’t Bishops More Supportive of Pope’s Gay Priests Comment?

Pope Francis’ July comments about gay priests–“Who am I to judge?”–continue to spark commentary from... Read More