Fr. James Martin & Others Are #SayingSomethingPositive

When it comes to Catholic clergy, many assume an anti-LGBT bias because ‘welcoming’ statements often... Read More

Sister Jeannine Gramick Meets Cardinal Turkson at University Conference

Editor’s Note:  Sister Jeannine Gramick will take part in a public conversation on marriage equality this... Read More

Catholics Debate Marriage Equality Bill in Illinois

Illinois, which already has a civil union law, signed by Catholic Governor Pat Quinn, will... Read More

Catholic Schools in Lafayette Diocese Are Latest to Impose Anti-Transgender Policy

The Diocese of Lafayette, Louisiana is implementing a new policy requiring students, parents, faculty, and staff at Catholic schools to wear clothing and use the pronouns of “each person’s God-given sexual identity and biological sex at birth.” Read More

Fr. Martin Shares Trans-Related Letters With Vatican Official Behind Anti-LGBTQ Document

Fr. James Martin, SJ, recently met with officials from the Vatican's Congregation for Catholic Education, which released an anti-LGBTQ document earlier this summer. Martin shared with them three letters from people writing about their transgender-related experiences. Read More

German Cardinal Promotes Disproven Theory Linking Homosexuality and Sexual Abuse

A top German bishop has claimed homosexuality is what is behind the church's clergy sexual abuse scandal, the latest church official to promote a disproven theory assailing gay priests. Read More

In Adoption Controversy, Put the Children First

Of the numerous negative interventions that Catholic bishops have made in social issues that address... Read More