Students at St. Edward’s University Protest Removal of Pride Flag on Campus

After a Pride flag in a Catholic university's campus coffeehouse was removed by school administrators, students are calling for changes to increase inclusivity at the institution. Read More

German Theologians Seek Pro-LGBTQ+ Revisions to Vatican Licensing Process

Theologians in Germany have called revisions to the process by which teaching licenses are granted, prompted in part by an LGBTQ-related dispute and a desire to end sexuality-based discrimination. Read More

“Scripture and Trans Rights Are Not At Odds,” Writes Univ. of Dayton Professor

"The Bible was written in a patriarchal time, but it recognizes that people reimagined and reshaped their gender identities back then—just like they do today.” Read More

It’s Time for Catholics to Follow Pope Francis’ Welcome of Transgender People

Catholics who support LGBTQ+ people are always excited when Pope Francis says something positive. Yet, how often do we follow his example of outreach and support? Read More

Sacred Heart U. Breaks Ground Hiring New Manager of LGBTQ+ Affairs

A Catholic university in Connecticut joins a small but growing number of church-affiliated institutions who are establishing more resources, like student centers and staff, to support LGBTQ+ students. Read More

In Reversal, Saint Mary’s College Ends Policy Welcoming Transgender Students

A Catholic women's college has reversed its decision to admit transgender students after facing backlash from the local bishop. Read More

Saint Mary’s College Announces New Transgender Admissions Policy

Saint Mary’s College, a women’s college in Indiana, has updated its admissions policy to be more inclusive of transgender applicants. Read More

Sacred Heart U. Celebrates Coming Out Day; More Campus News

Today’s post features several Catholic colleges that are seeking to provide greater support to students in the LGBTQ+ community. Read More

Gender and Sexuality Affect Every Person. The Synod Must Address This Reality.

Gender and sexuality must be taken up by the church universal in a more enlightened, substantive, dialogical way. The Synod assembly risks failure if it avoids full examinations of such core questions. Read More

Can Church Teaching Change? LGBTQ+ Advocates Say Yes

“Can the church change?” That question is the headline of a new article in U.S. Catholic. Author Don Clemmer attempts to answer this question, which is often asked by many LGBTQ+ Catholics longing to see the church embrace more inclusive teachings. Read More