Learning from Catholic Caregivers’ Response to the Early AIDS Epidemic

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At this time of great uncertainty for LGBTQ Catholics, with every instance of progress being matched by one of regression, the living saints who cared for the early victims of the AIDS crisis call each of us to deeper communion. Read More

Ghana Archbishop Says Sex Ed Is ‘Subtle Way of Introducing Gay/Lesbian Thing to Children’

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A leading bishop and Catholic teachers in Ghana have joined together to oppose the introduction of comprehensive sexual education in the nation's schools. Read More

French Bishops Oppose Expanding Reproductive Technology to Include LBTQ Women

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Bishops in France have voiced their opposition to proposed legislation that would expand access to reproductive technologies to all women, including women in same-gender relationships, saying it could lead to "liberal eugenics." Read More

Lawsuits Against Catholic Hospitals Which Denied Care to Transgender Patients Set to Proceed

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An appeals court has ruled that a transgender patient denied care by a Catholic hospital can proceed with a discrimination lawsuit just as a similar lawsuit is set to be heard in court this month.  Read More

Vatican Advisor Offers Limited Support for Puberty Blockers Aiding Transgender Youth

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A Vatican advisor has suggested that puberty blockers for transgender and gender non-conforming youth may be permissible in certain limited circumstances if youth are at risk of self-harm. Read More

Major Hospital Withdraws Partnership Offer to Catholic Healthcare System Over LGBTQ Policies

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The University of California San Francisco (UCSF) will not expand its relationship with a Catholic healthcare system because of the religious system's policies on LGBTQ and reproductive services, as well as end of life care. Read More

Bishops Side with Trump Administration in New Assault on LGBTQ Healthcare Rights

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Top bishops in the United States have applauded a new Trump administration healthcare rule that has alarmed LGBTQ advocates, once again raising the question of why the nation's hierarchy so quickly opposes nearly every step towards LGBTQ equality. Read More

SF University Doctors, Staff Oppose Partnership with Catholic Hospitals in Part Over Trans Care

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Doctors and hospital staff at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) have launched a petition opposing the university’s proposed expansion of a partnership with Catholic hospitals in the area. Read More

Transgender Surgeries Are “Luciferian Refusal” of God’s Will, Says Top Vatican Cardinal

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A top Vatican official has condemned so-called gender ideology, specifically gender-confirming surgery, as "a Luciferian refusal" of God's will and has endorsed the Vatican's ban on gay priests. Read More

Transgender Man Denied Care by Catholic Hospital Minutes Before Surgery

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A transgender man was denied surgery as part of his medical transition by a Catholic hospital just minutes before it was about to begin. Read More