Polish Diocese Apologizes for Inquiring about Abuse Survivor’s Sexual Orientation

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Poland's bishops have condemned one diocese's questioning of an abuse survivor's sexual orientation in legal filings. Elsewhere in the country, a court has acquitted fully the artists being tried for their depiction of Mary with a rainbow halo. Read More

Catholic Parents Seek to “Put a Human Face” on Transgender Conversations in Church

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For Deacon Ray Dever and his family, supporting a transgender family member is deeply consonant with their Catholic faith. Read More

New Surveys Reveal Gen Z’s Desire for More LGBTQ-Positive Faith Communities

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Several new surveys are showing that Generation Z overwhelmingly supports LGBTQ rights and desires more positive approaches from faith leaders on issues of gender and sexuality. Read More

Sister Jeannine Gramick Feels “Gratitude and Joy” for 50 Years of LGBTQ Ministry

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Sister Jeannine Gramick, co-founder of New Ways Ministry, has shared about her experiences and hopes as she marks 50 years in LGBTQ ministry. Read More

Pope Francis Thanks Sr. Jeannine Gramick for Her 50 Years of LGBTQ Ministry

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Pope Francis has written a supportive letter to Sr. Jeannine Gramick, co-founder of New Ways Ministry, describing her work as in "'the style' of God." Read More

Bishop Encourages Parents to Opt Out of LGBTQ-Inclusive Sex Ed; And More News

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Today's post includes news items about a bishop's opposition to public school sex education, the new home of Dignity/Washington, and more. Read More

Archbishop Warns Priest Who Suggested Being Gay Worse Than Demonic Possession

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A top church official in Malta instructed a priest to refrain from harmful remarks after the priest claimed being LGBTQ was worse than being possessed by the devil. Read More

Programs Scheduled For LGBTQ & Ally Participation in Synod on Synodality

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With the Synod on Synodality now fully underway, New Ways Ministry is announcing two upcoming programs in early 2022 to help LGBTQ people and allies engage with the synodal process. Read More

Bishop Defends Call for LGBTQ People to Repent As LGBTQ Advocates Keep Pushing Back

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The bishop behind a document that could see LGBTQ people banned from church life is defending it, while LGBTQ advocates continue challenging the bishop's call to "repent." Read More

Is the Latin Mass a Safe Haven for Queer Catholics?

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If the liturgy is indeed, in the Vatican II's words, the source and summit of our faith, then getting it right is paramount. Read More