Cardinal Reverses Predecessor’s Decision, Resumes Ties with Quest in UK
A cardinal in England has reversed a predecessor's decision and recommended that his priests make use of the LGBT Catholic group Quest as a resource in their ministry. Read More
Leader of German Bishops Calls for Marriage Equality Debate in the Church
Bishop Franz-Josef Bode has said: "I'm concerned with fundamental questions of how we deal with each other; although 'marriage for all' differs clearly from the church's concept of marriage, it's now a political reality." Read More
New Report Details Influence of Right-Wing Catholic Donors to Suppress LGBT Equality
The National Catholic Reporter recently published an expose on the activities and impact of right wing Catholic groups in the U.S., many of which have worked to suppress LGBT equality both in the church and in civil society. But there are signs of hope that these efforts ultimately fail. Read More
Church Faces “Galileo Moment” on Homosexuality Says Bishop
A New Zealand bishop has said the Church faces a "Galileo moment" on homosexuality, one being led by young people. Other prelates in the country have opined on LGBT issues as well while speaking at workshops with young people, practicing the dialogical Church called for by Vatican II and sought by Pope Francis. Read More
Peru Ditches Educational Curriculum After Complaints of ‘Gender Ideology’
The government of Peru is withdrawing a national school curriculum that was widely criticized for employing what critics have called “gender ideology.” Read More
NEWS NOTES: Gay Priest’s Coming Out Makes International Headlines, Survey Shows Catholics’ Support for Conscience, and More!
The story of a Wisconsin priest who came out as gay last month made international headlines, including coverage in The New York Times and in publications from Nigeria and England. For more Catholic LGBT updates, read today's post. Read More
Religious Leaders Criticize Letter Against Transgender People Hosted On USCCB Website
Religious organizations have criticized an interfaith letter against transgender rights signed by four top U.S. bishops. Read More
Archbishop: 2017 a ‘Horrible Year’ Due to Marriage Equality
In a final note about 2017, an Australian archbishop has said the year was an "annus horibilis" or horrible year due, in part, to marriage equality's passage in that country. But where he sees horror, I see much hope. Read More
CATHOLIC LGBT HISTORY: Responding to the Murder of Matthew Shepard
The United States and the world were stunned and horrified 19 years ago when the battered and tortured body of gay Wyoming college student Matthew Shepard was found tied to a prairie fence outside Laramie. Read More
Archbishop Expresses Support for Priest Who Came Out as Gay
A Wisconsin archbishop has expressed support for a priest in his archdiocese who came out as gay this past weekend. Read More