German Archdiocese Confirms Transgender Man Can Teach Religious Studies
A German teacher-in-training who recently came out as transgender has received permission to continue teaching religious studies. Read More
New Ways Ministry Launches New Book on LGBTQ Non-Discrimination
A new publication from New Ways Ministry makes the case for why and how Catholics should support non-discrimination initiatives for LGBTQ people in both church and society. Read More
New Ways Ministry Issues Synod Report on LGBTQ Catholics and Allies
Yesterday, New Ways Ministry released its report on what LGBTQ people and allies are saying during the synodal process. The report is now available to read and share widely. Read More
Archdiocese, Catholic School Negotiating After Teachers Strike Over LGBTQ Author
A compromise is being reached between an English archdiocese and the staff of a Catholic school after a long standoff that emerged when the archdiocese banned an LGBTQ young adult author from speaking to students and faculty. Read More
Gay Church Worker Who Resigned After Hate Crimes Speaks at Vatican Conference
A gay church worker who resigned due to right wing hate crimes recently addressed a Vatican conference on the relationship between Amoris Laetitia and LGBTQ people. Read More
#OutInChurch Documentary Tops Viewing States in Germany; And More News
Today's post includes news about the #OutInChurch documentary leading streaming views in Germany and other items. Read More
Boston College Faculty Publish Letter Criticizing University’s Trans-Exclusionary Survey
Faculty and staff at Boston College have published an open letter criticizing university officials for being exclusionary of transgender and non-binary people in a campus survey. Read More
Nonbinary Delegate to Germany’s Synodal Way Shares Hopes, Concerns About Process
It‘s a special kind of joy to be connected to other queer people in church in this way. For me, the visibility of other trans and nonbinary people especially gives me hope and renews my conviction that I‘m fighting for the right reasons. Read More
For LGBTQ People, What Does It Mean to “Pray for Vocations” with Pope Francis?
What does it mean to “pray for vocations”? Today is the World Day of Prayer for Vocations, and Pope Francis once again is reframing how the people of God should think about an issue. His message is quite relevant for LGBTQ people. Read More
After 15 Year Struggle, Fired Lesbian Church Worker Wins Legal Battle
A lesbian church worker fired because of her sexual orientation has won her legal battle after a 15 years ago struggle. Read More