New Books from Pope Francis, Benedict XVI Highlight Contrast on Homosexuality

Statements about gay people appear in two new books, one by Pope Francis and one by Benedict XVI, the deceased pope emeritus, predictably falling along the positive and negative approaches expected of each prelate. Read More

Canadian Publisher Cancels Catholic Textbook Series Accused of Anti-LGBTQ+ Content

A Canadian publisher is discontinuing a Catholic textbook series after the books were accused of containing homophobic and transphobic content. Read More

New Books Explore Past, Present, and Future of Catholic LGBTQ+ Ministry

Catholic publishers have released three new books that focus on or include LGBTQ+ issues, highlighting the faithful's demand for more resources on building an inclusive church and equal society. Read More

New Book “Queer God de Amor” is “Provocative and Illuminating”

Today's post is a review of Miguel H. Diaz's new book "Queer God de Amor" from Fordham Press. Read More

Abigail Favale’s “The Genesis of Gender” Forgoes Transgender Realities, Writes Reviewer

A new book on Christian ideas about gender fails to do justice to the realities of many transgender and gender nonconforming Catholics, according to a trans book reviewer. Read More

English Cardinal Criticizes New LGBTQ-Inclusive Version of Christmas Carol

England's top prelate has criticized an LGBTQ-inclusive version of a traditional Christmas carol that was sung at an Anglican church over the holiday season. Read More

New Ways Ministry: Bishops Must Speak Out After Colorado Springs Mass Shooting

New Ways Ministry calls on every bishop to condemn such violence in all its forms. Read More

Prominent LGBTQ+ Historian John D’Emilio Publishes Memoir on Catholic Upbringing

A prominent queer historian has recently published a new memoir entitled Memories of a Gay Catholic Boyhood: Coming of Age in the Sixties, combining his journey of coming out and LGBTQ+ activism with his Catholic upbringing.  Read More

Jesuit Universities Host Drag Show, Celebrate Queer History, and More

With the academic year underway, today's post features three LGBTQ+ stories from Catholic Jesuit higher education. Read More

Sydney Catholic Schools Apologizes for Student Musical Featuring Queer Couple

Australian parents and educators are engaged in disagreement over the depiction of a gay couple in a recent production of School of Rock, produced by the Sydney Catholic Schools organization. Read More