Chicago's New Archbishop Cupich Encourages Protections for All Families

Whether or not Cupich is "America's Pope Francis" remains to be seen, but what is clear is his leadership in Chicago signals a new direction for the American church.  Read More

Catholic Leaders' Spotty Record Against Anti-LGBT Laws

Catholicism’s record on the growing trend of repressive laws around the globe which target LGBT... Read More

Trinidad Archbishop Opens Gay-Inclusive Shelter, Calls for Families to Welcome LGBT Children

The archbishop of the island nation of Trinidad and Tobago is the latest example of the... Read More

LGBT Issues Need to Be on the Agenda of World Meeting of Families

Philadelphia’s Archbishop Charles Chaput seemed to indicate that LGBT issues will not be high on... Read More

Communion Debate: Montana Gay Catholic vs. Cardinal Burke

If anyone wants a lesson in sacramental reverence and church faithfulness, no need to look further... Read More

Pope's Comments on Marriage Raise Questions About His LGBT Outreach

In a style which is becoming a hallmark of his papacy, while at the same... Read More

WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? U.K. Bishops Open Dialogue; U.S. Bishops Should Do the Same

“WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE?” is  Bondings 2.0’s series on how Catholics–the hierarchy and laity–can... Read More

Bishops' Meeting Spotlights Tensions About Pope Francis and LGBT Issues

Though the U.S. bishops’ meeting in Baltimore this week has not produced anything substantial in... Read More

Archbishop's Comments About Sexual Orientation Show the 'Francis Effect'

While LGBT issues have not been a major focus of the United States Conference of... Read More

Making Compassion and Kindness Our Response to Anti-LGBT Faith Leaders

One of the most common questions that I have been asked by people in my... Read More