Catholic ‘Conversion Therapy’ Tales of Harm
". . . I don't see the hardline Catholic position on sexuality, as presented by today's most outspoken rightwing leaders, to be conducive to a flourishing sexually integrated life today.” Read More
U.S. Bishops’ Conference and Lay Catholics On Opposite Sides of Conversion Therapy Case
An upcoming Supreme Court case finds Catholics arguing on both sides of a case about a law banning conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ people. Read More
Spanish Dioceses Cancel Anti and Pro LGBTQ+ Programs
The leaders of the Spanish Catholic Church still must go further to prevent LGBTQ+ discrimination Read More
German Bishop Supports Transgender People’s Right to Self-Determination
The church cannot ignore trans people. Instead, it is called upon to "sensitively perceive and accompany them." Read More
Providing Trans Healthcare Is a Requirement of Our Catholic Faith
I am a transgender man and a member of the body of Christ. Finding competent healthcare providers has positively impacted my mental health and overall well-being. Read More
U.S. Bishops Conference Again Praises Trump for Anti-Trans Executive Order
This was the second time in less than two weeks that a USSCB leader has praised Trump for executive orders which will have negative effects on transgender and nonbinary people. Read More
Healthcare Experts, LGBTQ+ Advocates Criticize Anti-Trans Hospitals Report
Twenty-eight Catholic health networks were among a list of hospitals alleged to have provided gender-affirming care in the past few years. The list was created by an anti-LGBTQ group whose work has already been cited by three bishops as the U.S. hierarchy is discussing new guidelines for Catholic healthcare. Read More
U.S. Bishops’ Conference Seeks End to Federal Non-Discrimination Proposal
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has voiced opposition to recent regulations proposed by the federal Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that mandate non-discrimination on the basis of gender identity and sexual orientation, among other factors. Read More
Michigan’s Holy Cross Services Fires Chief Executive Over LGBTQ+ Support
The top administrator for a leading Michigan Catholic social services agency has been fired after fighting back against the board's crackdown on LGBTQ+ outreach. Read More
Catholic Retirement Home in Germany Launches LGBTQ+ Senior Care Program
A Catholic retirement home in Cologne, Germany, is part of a pilot program aimed at enhancing care for LGBTQ+ seniors. Read More