Germany’s Synodal Way Now Considering Texts on Gender Diversity, LGBTQ+ Blessings

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The fifth and final assembly of Germany's Synodal Way begins today, and among the issues to be decided are two documents on LGBTQ+ issues. However, a last minute controversy is brewing with the bishop members which could imperil reform efforts. Read More

USCCB Asks Senators to Stop Equal Rights Amendment In Part Due to LGBTQ Concerns

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The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishop has written to U.S. senators asking them to reject a reconsideration of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), in part because it would help protect transgender people's rights. Read More

Catholics Denied Communion in Denver for Supporting Fired Lesbian Church Worker

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Four women have claimed they were denied Communion for wearing rainbow masks in support of a lesbian church worker recently fired in the Archdiocese of Denver. Read More

Fired Lesbian Church Worker Says Archdiocese “Weaponized” Her Faith Against Her

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A Colorado elementary school teacher fired by the Archdiocese of Denver for being in a same-gender relationship has said that she feels the church “weaponized” her faith against her. Read More

German Diocese Issues Remarkably LGBTQ-Positive Guidelines for Sex Education

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A German diocese has released new guidelines on sex education that are remarkably LGBTQ-positive, including an appreciation of diverse sexual identities and an opening blessing same-gender couples. Read More

Top German Lay Catholic Organizations Endorses New Transgender Rights Legislation

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Two of Germany's top Catholic lay organizations have endorsed proposed civil legislation to expand transgender rights. Read More

Ecumenical Group Files Amicus Brief Supporting Fired Gay Church Worker’s Lawsuit

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A group of Protestant churches in North Carolina has filed an amicus brief supporting a gay plaintiff’s Title VII claim against the Catholic school that fired him in 2014, according to Law360. Read More

Omaha Archdiocese Issues Revised Transgender Policy, But Still Faces Criticism

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A U.S. archdiocese has issued a revised gender policy for Catholic schools after withdrawing a similar policy earlier this year after intense pushback. Read More

Catholic High School Coach Resigns After Parent Complaint Over Same-Gender Marriage

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A rowing coach at a Catholic high school in Ohio has resigned after a parent complained about the coach's same-gender marriage, according to The Toledo Blade. Read More

German Bishops Approve Employment Law Reforms to Protect LGBTQ+ Church Workers

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The German bishops have reformed church employment policies to recommend that church workers in same-gender relationships or who are divorced and remarried should not lose their jobs because of personal situations. Read More