New Video Focuses on LGBT Catholics "Owning Our Faith"

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A new video about sexuality and spirituality, aimed ultimately at Pope Francis as its audience,... Read More

Diocese in Spain Issues Guidelines for Baptism of Children of Same-Sex Couples

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A diocese in Spain has issued guidelines to priests on baptizing children of lesbian and... Read More

New Marianist Booklet Helps Catholic Educators Discuss LGBT Issues with Youth

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A new resource to help Catholic educators discuss LGBT issues with students has been published by... Read More

How Can the Church Improve Its Welcome to Trans* People?

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As the church's acceptance of gay people improves, more Catholics are wondering about a similar welcome by the church for the trans* community. This pastoral question is pressing given the high rate of self-harm and suicide among transgender youth, a reality highlighted by suicide of teenager Leelah Alcorn at the beginning of this year. Read More

Take the Catholic Church to Mardi Gras!

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Today is Fat Tuesday–Mardi Gras, in French–the close of the carnival season of celebration and... Read More

Pope Francis' Homily to New Cardinals Echoes Themes Dear to LGBT People

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While Pope Francis may not have spoken about LGBT themes in his Sunday homily to... Read More

Parishioners Support Swiss Priest Asked to Resign for Blessing Lesbian Couple

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Although a Swiss bishop has asked a Catholic pastor to resign from his parish, after learning... Read More

Giant Step for Transgender Welcome, But Not As Far for Gay & Lesbian People

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In a wide-ranging interview with Vermont Public Radio, Bishop Christopher Coyne, installed as the tenth... Read More

Catholic Parents Offer Home & Family to Rejected LGBTQ Youth

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Catholic parents with LGBT children are some of the most committed and effective advocates for a more just and inclusive Catholic Church. Among these are Deb and Steve Word of Fortunate Families who were recently profiled for their efforts housing LGBTQ youth experiencing homelessness. Read More

Pope Francis Reportedly Meets with Transgender Man Rejected by Parish

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Pope Francis held a private meeting with a transgender man and his fiancee, according to Spanish newspaper reports. Read More