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

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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

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

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

Portland Archdiocese’s Anti-Transgender Policy Has Chilling Effect in Schools

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Students and families in Portland, Oregon’s Catholic high schools are fearing for the future of their education as they struggle to live with anti-transgender guidelines instituted earlier this year by the Archdiocese of Portland. Read More

Are Trans Catholics Welcome in the Church? This May Not Be the Right Question.

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Perhaps this Advent season is a time to listen and amplify the voices of those on the margins, to allow those trans Catholic voices crying out to be heard by the wider church. Read More

Saint Mary’s College Announces New Transgender Admissions Policy

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

Students Protest Cleveland Bishop’s Transgender-Negative Policy

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Students and alumni from Catholic schools in Cleveland have continued protests against a new diocesan policy restricting the rights of LGBTQ+ students and staff. Read More

Trans Day of Remembrance: A Day for LGBTQ+ Catholics to Mourn, Pray—and Act

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On this Trans Day of Remembrance, we pray for an end to anti-trans violence, and we take action to make our world safe for God’s transgender children. Read More

Catholics Resist Bay Area Bishops’ Letter Denying Transgender Identities

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Catholic parents and community members have strongly resisted a transgender-negative joint letter from two California bishops this fall. Read More

LGBTQ+ Youth “Deserve So Much Better” from Church, Writes Catholic Sister

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Sr. Christine Schenk, CSJ, is currently grieving the loss of freedom for many LGBTQ+ students in Ohio. Read More

Synodality Can Produce Supportive Polices for LGBTQ+ Students, Writes Theologian

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Nick Fagnant, Commonweal's Synod Writing Fellow and a doctoral student in theology, writes about how the spirit of Pope Francis’ Synod on Synodality can influence Catholic schools’ policies toward LGBTQ+ students. Read More