New Podcast, “Dear Alana,” Highlights Dangers of Conversion Therapy in Catholicism

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In a new eight-episode podcast, “Dear Alana,” Simon Kent Fung hopes to raise awareness and accountability around the danger of conversion therapy in Catholic spaces. Read More

Catholic Dating Cultures Needs to Better Include LGBTQ+ People, Writes Journalist

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Queer dating in a cis- and heteronormative society comes with a bunch of cultural and social difficulties. Queer dating in the Catholic world often means additional obstacles for marginalized people seeking love. Read More

Bondings 2.0 Heads to Rome for the Synod!

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A week from today, Bondings 2.0 editor Francis DeBernardo and I will begin reporting live from Rome on the  Synod on Synodality' first global assembly. Throughout this multi-year process, LGBTQ+ issues have been a recurring priority for the people of God. Read More

Catholic Summer Camp in Italy Closes After Firing Gay Teacher; And More News

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Today's post includes news about a controversy at an Italian summer camp, new comments by former Irish president Mary McAleese, and more.  Read More

Drag Performance of the Lord’s Prayer Sparks Philippines Controversy

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A recent viral video of a Filipino drag queen performing “Ama Namin,” the Tagalog translation of the Lord’s Prayer, has led to a debate over what may be deemed appropriate religious and artistic expression. Read More

Activists Protest Outside Vatican for Lesbian Mothers’ Rights; And More News

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Today's post includes news about lesbian activists' protest outside the Vatican in support of mothers' rights, a controversy over a Hungarian Catholic publisher's textbook, and more. Read More

Gay Priest Releases New Book on Leaders in LGBTQ+ History; And More News

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Today's post includes news about a new book from artist and Redemptorist priest Jan Haen, right wing Catholics' efforts to cancel an LGBTQ+ singer's concert, and more. Read More

Review: New Book Tells of Gay Man’s Journey Towards Priesthood and Beyond

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William Glenn’s "I Came Here Seeking a Person: A Vital Story of Grace; One Gay Man’s Spiritual Journey" is both timely and invaluable for its long perspective, covering a period of time from before Stonewall to today. Read More

New Book Offers “New Ways and Next Steps” for LGBTQ+ Parish Ministry

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A new book to help Catholic parishes develop LGBTQ+ ministry is being published in September 2023 by Liturgical Press, a leading Catholic publishing house. The author is Francis DeBernardo, New Ways Ministry's executive director. Read More

We Must “Attentively Listen” to God’s Revelation through Transgender People, Writes Priest

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“Who gets to tell one's story? Who should get to tell one's story?” Those are the questions asked by theologian Fr. Dan Horan, OFM in an essay urging U.S. bishops and other church leaders to listen to the experiences of transgender and nonbinary people. Read More