The Priest Who Made Every Sunday A Pink Sunday
When Henry embodied the radical welcoming and healing acted out by Jesus, and filled an entire church with it, so many were healed of their hurt. Read More
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a daily blog of Catholic LGBTQ news, opinion, and spirituality
Cardinal Dolan Condemns Funeral Celebrating Transgender Advocate
New York's top prelate has condemned a funeral celebrated for a transgender woman that was held at the city's St. Patrick Cathedral, a condemnation that prompted pushback from the deceased's family and LGBTQ+ advocates. Read More
German Bishops Appoint New National Commissioner for LGBTQ+ Pastoral Care
In the German church's latest move for LGBTQ+ inclusion, the country's bishops' conference has appointed a prelate to lead queer pastoral care efforts. Read More
Acting for LGBTQ Liberation: A Lenten Check-In
How can our communities join in the pursuit of LGBTQ liberation this Lent? Here are some action items that you can advocate for in your community: Read More
From Talking “About” to Talking “With”: Encountering the Queer Catholic Community in Germany
"Queerness in the Catholic Church" is an invitation to engage, an opportunity to listen, and an example of how we can work toward building a community marked by desire, love, and blessedness. Read More
New Staten Island St. Patrick’s Day Parade to Welcome LGBTQ+ Groups
LGBTQ+ groups in Staten Island will now be able to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by marching in a welcoming parade. Read More
As a Catholic Doctor, I Know Gender-Affirming Care Is Essential for Transgender Youth.
Because I am a Catholic physician, I spent many hours discerning whether it was morally acceptable to treat transgender children. Read More
A Long Life in the Land: For Nex Benedict
Nex Benedict, we say your name. We honor your memory. We will never stop fighting for the long life you deserved. Read More
Pope Francis Refers to “Gender Ideology” as the “Worst Danger” Today
Continuing the dissonance between his words on gender and actions, Pope Francis has condemned "gender ideology" as an "ugly ideology of our time." What are LGBTQ+ Catholics and allies to make of this persistent dissonance? Read More
“Fiducia Supplicans” Is a Challenge—That Offers Great Hope and Opportunity
Three Catholic leaders sense great hope and opportunity for LGBTQ+ people, as well as for the wider church, in the Vatican’s December 2023 declaration which allowed for blessings of same-gender couples. Read More