‘Thank You, God, For Making Me Gay and Catholic’
For many people, queer and Catholic can seem like opposite identities. For Sam Albano of Carmel, Indiana, they complement each other in a powerful way. Read More
Next Year, Hold the Flowers
A queer Catholic mom reflects on Mother's Day, flowers, and who is welcomed in church. Read More
In Philippines: ‘L.G.B.T. are now accepted. We are very welcome.’
About 80 percent of Filipinos are Roman Catholic, and the church’s teachings often dominate public life in the Philippines. Still, Ms. Cabaluna, who considers herself very religious, said: 'L.G.B.T. are now accepted. We are very welcome.' Read More
LGBT Catholics Ask British Bishops to Educate Themselves on Gender
The Catholic Bishops of England and Wales have released a plenary statement on gender, and the contents are a mixed bag of sensitivity and misunderstanding. A Catholic LGBT+ pastoral ministry in London has responded to the statement, calling for the bishops to educate themselves. Read More
QUOTE TO NOTE: Gay Catholic Says Church’s Language on Homosexuality is “Vile”
Earlier this week, Bondings 2.0 reported on Irish Archbishop Eamon Martin of Armagh's admission that the institutional Church "struggles to find a language" through which it can relate to LGBT people. In response, political journalist and gay Catholic Ursula Halligan wrote a sharp response in The Irish Times. Read More
Pope Francis Meets with Student Severely Injured While Defending Gay Couple
Pope Francis has met with a student injured while defending a gay couple in France two years ago. Read More
Firing of LGBT Church Workers a “Very Difficult Question,” Says Cardinal
A leading U.S. cardinal has said the firing of LGBT church workers is "a very difficult question." Read More
Gay Priest’s Story Is Evidence of the Need to Do Authentic Ministry
An openly gay priest has shared more details about his coming out story, a reminder of how important it is to do ministry authentically. Read More
French Priest Says Pope Francis Approved Blessing Gay Couples
A French priest has claimed that, in a private meeting, Pope Francis approved of the priest's work blessing same-gender couples. Read More
Fr. Bryan Massingale: Catholics Should Expect “Messy Period” on LGBT Inclusion
A leading theologian and priest has said the Catholic Church should expect a "messy period" when it comes to LGBT inclusion, a period similar to that experienced in other Christian denominations as they moved to become more affirming. Read More