QUOTE TO NOTE: Pope Francis Says Fair Criticism Is “Always Well Received”

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Responding to a journalist's question, Pope Francis said criticism of him is "always well received." What lessons might the pope's comments on criticism have for LGBTQ advocates and church reformers? Read More

Catholic Sister in Philippines Strongly Endorses LGBTQ Non-Discrimination Bill

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Filipinx Catholics have testified in support of that nation's Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity or Expression (SOGIE) Equality bill now under consideration with one woman religious saying the discrimination LGBTQ people cannot be ignored. Read More

Largest Swiss Diocese Endorses Civil Marriage Equality, Blessings for Same-Gender Couples

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A diocese in Switzerland has endorsed civil marriage equality and religious blessings for same-gender couples, the latest step in the German-speaking church's ongoing progress towards LGBTQ equality. Read More

John Carroll University Cites Division on Campus as LGBTQ Drag Show Is Cancelled

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John Carroll University officials have cancelled the college's annual LGBTQ drag show, citing a divisiveness on campus that likely stems from a 2018 dispute in the campus newspaper. Read More

Recent Steps Towards LGBTQ Inclusion Are Signs of Hope for Church

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"What would it mean for the institutional church to welcome L.G.B.T. Catholics?" That is the question posed by Fr. James Martin, SJ, in a new column for America where he shares three recent steps towards inclusion. Read More

LGBTQ-Positive Clerics Among Pope Francis’ List to Create New Cardinals

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At least two bishops who previously made LGBTQ-positive comments have been named to the list of clergy that Pope Francis will create as cardinals next month. Read More

Amidst Indianapolis Employment Disputes, Local Catholic Sees Hope and Freedom

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As the new school year starts here in Indianapolis, two Catholic high schools are missing key faculty and staff who were terminated this past year because of their same-gender marriages. A third Catholic school lives under sanctions by the local archbishop for refusing to discriminate. But in these unjust situations, I find there is a certain freedom and a hope coming forth, too. Read More

LGBTQ Catholic Candidate Speaks on Faith, Finding a Home in the Church

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Evan Bergeron is setting himself up to be the first openly LGBTQ legislator in Louisiana, and his Catholic identity is a significant part of his campaign message. Read More

U.S. Archbishop Tells Transgender Catholic: “You Belong to the Heart of This Church”

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A leading U.S. archbishop has told a transgender Catholic that they "belong to the heart of this church" and mentioned positively the dialogue he has had with the Catholic parents of LGBTQ children. Read More

Loyola University Chicago Launches “Preferred Name” Policy for Transgender Students

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A Jesuit university has launched a new policy that will allow students to use their "preferred name" in many circumstances on campus. An official there also rejected the idea that LGBTQ-related employment disputes could happen at the university. Read More