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

LGBTQ+ Publications Honored by Catholic Media Association

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Several LGBTQ-related books and articles won awards at the annual Catholic Media Association (CMA) meeting earlier this month. Today's post features information about those awardees. Read More

U.S. Bishops Should Condemn Anti-LGBTQ+ Violence, Not Charitable Drag Queens

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Leaders of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops have added their criticism against the Los Angeles Dodgers for honoring a controversial LGBTQ+ group during the team's Pride Night tomorrow, the latest intervention in a controversy that has lasted weeks. Read More

Catholic Groups, Including USCCB, Seek Halt to Federal Protections for Transgender Athletes

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Three Catholic organizations, including the U.S. bishops' conference, have asked the U.S. Department of Education to halt efforts to protect transgender athletes in schools. Read More

Editor of “U.S. Catholic” Urges Faithful to Embrace and Love Transgender Youth

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"Every trans child and teenager struggling under these new laws was created and is beloved by God." —Emily Sanna Read More

Bishop John Stowe Acknowledges “Particularly Hard Year” As Pride Begins; And More News

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Today's post contains news about a Pride message sent out by Bishop John Stowe, new writings by LGBTQ+ Catholics, and more. Read More

Catholic Teacher in Scotland Raises Concern about Anti-Gay Material in Textbook

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A Catholic high school teacher in Scotland who is also a city councilor has criticized a a religion textbook used in the Archdiocese of Glasgow schools as anti-gay. Read More

Sr. Jeannine Gramick to L.A. Dodgers: “I Support Your Honoring the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence.”

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Today's post includes a statement from Sr. Jeannine Gramick, SL, co-founder of New Ways Ministry, about the recent controversy involving the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. Read More

Trans Artists’ “Unholy” Performance at Grammys Has Lessons for Christians, Writes Journalist

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"This memory was strong in his mind as he commented on how negatively Christians responded to Sam Smith’s and Kim Petras’ performance of the song 'Unholy' at the Grammy Awards this winter, which had allusions to Satan." Read More

New Book, “Hearts Ablaze,” Offers Biblical Parables from a Queer Perspective

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A new book offers a “fresh reading of ancient stories,” answering the question, “Where is queerness in Scripture?” Read More