New Film from Marianist LGBT Initiative Hopes to Be a “Prophetic Witness” for Inclusion

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A new film by a group affiliated with the Marianists has premiered that shares the perspectives of LGBT people with that community and the wider church in the hopes of prompting further dialogue about inclusion. Read More

LGBTQ Catholic Once Denied Communion Now Speaks Out About Leaving Church

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A Catholic judge who was denied communion because of her marriage to a woman has disclosed that she has left the Catholic Church. Read More

LGBTQ Church Worker Fired for Challenging Homophobic Priest Continues Advocacy

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For challenging a priest who made anti-LGBTQ comments, a church worker has been fired in Austin, Texas. Read More

In New Letter, Pope Francis Again Affirms Nun’s Ministry to Transgender Women

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Pope Francis has sent a supportive message to a nun who does ministry with transgender people in Argentina, continuing their longtime relationship dating back to the years when Francis was not yet pope. Read More

Catholic Schools Coach Resigns in Protest of Anti-Transgender Archdiocesan Policies

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A basketball coach at Indianapolis' Catholic schools has resigned in protest of archdiocesan guidelines that target transgender students in such schools, guidelines which have prompted many other protests, too. Read More

Fr. Bryan Massingale: Church Must Respect LGBTQ Families As It Does Any Other Family

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Theologian and gay priest Fr. Bryan Massingale has written about the need for the church to respect LGBTQ families and take pastoral care of LGBTQ more seriously, not only for the good of that community, but for the good of the church. Read More

Is An Obsession with Stopping LGBTQ Equality Preventing Bishops from Saying “Black Lives Matter”?

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In recent months, more and more people in the United States and around the world have proclaimed that Black Lives Matter. These three words represent a truth too often buried and a movement for justice too long denied. But notably, bishops in the U.S. have overall been unable to utter these words, and part of their reluctance can be traced to their obsession with stopping LGBTQ rights. Read More

As LGBTQ People Flee, Polish Cardinal Calls Rainbow Flag on Christ Statue a “Desecration”; And More News

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Today's post features updates on one Polish cardinal's reaction to an LGBTQ flag, the inclusion of LGBTQ equality in French feminists' struggle for church reform, and more. Read More

Spanish Jesuit Issues Pride Week Letter in Support of LGBTQ Equality

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A Jesuit sociologist in Spain has expressed support for the LGBTQ community by publishing a letter in favor of LGBTQ equality. Read More

Irish Military Chaplain Releases LGBTQ Supportive Video for Dublin Pride Celebration

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A Catholic priest in Ireland who is also a military chaplain recently released a video in support of the LGBTQ community for Dublin’s 2020 Pride festivities.  Read More