250+ Theologians, Church Leaders Endorse New Ways Ministry Non-Discrimination Statement

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New Ways Ministry has released a theological statement supporting LGBTQ non-discrimination that was endorsed by more than 250 of the nation's leading Catholic theologians, church leaders, scholars, and writers.  Read More

Fr. Bryan Massingale Calls for LGBTQ Inclusion in the Fight Against White Nationalism

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Last month, Pax Christi USA, the national Catholic peace movement, awarded its "Teacher of Peace" designation to Fr. Bryan Massingale, who had a message for Catholics about LGBTQ inclusion. Read More

Brazilian Priest Being Investigated for Hate Speech After Giving Anti-Gay Homily

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A Brazilian Catholic priest is under investigation by state prosecutors after a video of his criticism against a gay journalist went viral. Read More

Realities of LGBTQ Injustices Should Not Lead to Despair, Says Fr. James Martin

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To help better inform the church about injustices LGBTQ people face, Fr. James Martin, SJ, compiled some statistics for education. Then, he added a message of hope. Read More

Catholic Nun’s Accompaniment of Transgender Community Began with a Bus Ride

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A Catholic nun in India has a dignified vision for the transgender community that all started on a bus. Read More

First World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly Must Include LGBTQ People, Too

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The Catholic Church celebrated its first World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly on July 25th, and a Catholic lesbian couple marked this occasion by reflecting on their lives as grandparents. Read More

Caribbean Archbishop Offers Partial Defense of Pride Month as a Social Justice Issue

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The archbishop of a Caribbean nation has called gender ideology “diabolical” because, he says, it goes against the “understanding of the human person." At the same time, he acknowledged the need to stop discrimination against LGBTQ people, especially in the Caribbean.  Read More

In Amoris Laetitia, Pope Francis Sows Seeds of Hope for Unhoused LGBTQ Youth

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Still, I believe that Francis has sown the seeds of theological renewal, which may yet bear hope for LGBTQ homeless youth. Read More

Gay Church Worker Forced to Resign by Hate Crimes Finds New Ministry in the Classroom

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It has been nearly three years since Aaron Bianco was forced to resign from his position at a southern California parish due to constant and dangerous anti-gay harassment. Now he says: "Life is good." Read More

German Bishop Calls for Church to Apologize for Harming Lesbian/Gay People

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A senior bishop in Germany has suggested the church apologize for harming lesbian and gay people. Read More