Brazilian Bishops Endorse Legal Equality, Promise to Accompany LGBT Community

Brazil is the world’s largest Catholic nation, containing an estimated 123 million Catholics which is... Read More

Do Bishops or Politicians Know More About Catholics and LGBT Issues?

Recent news out of Malta concerning Catholics and sexuality/gender issues seems to contradict information released... Read More

Italian Bishops' Conference Head Calls for Dialogue Without "Taboo"

The world synod on marriage and the family, scheduled at the Vatican in October 2014,... Read More

In Europe, Some Catholic Leaders Strive for LGBT Reconciliation

In Europe, some Catholic bishops seem to be trying to heal the hurt that LGBT... Read More

On Restrictive Employment Policies: 'Catholics have to stand up to this.'

The Archdiocese of Cincinnati’s controversial new loyalty oath for Catholic school teachers which requires that... Read More

Papal Canonizations, Part 3: More Questions than Answers

Pope Francis canonized Popes John XXII and John Paul II yesterday, formally acknowledging them as saints. In... Read More

Papal Canonizations, Part 2: Pope John Paul II's Record on LGBT Issues

Today is canonization day for two recent popes:  John XXIII and John Paul II.  In... Read More

Papal Canonizations, Part 1: Pope John XXIII's Influence on LGBT Equality

On Sunday, April 27th, two recent popes, John XXIII and John Paul II, will be... Read More

Ugandan Bishops Support Anti-Gay Law, While Others Call Pope to Condemn It

Over the past few weeks, news about Catholic reaction to Uganda’s newly-enacted anti-gay law has... Read More

SYNOD SHORTS: Vatican Censorship? Theory-Practice Gap? Fragmentation? Western Bias?

SYNOD SHORTS is a new, occasional series designed to bring you news about the upcoming... Read More