“Out 100” List for 2023 Includes Papal Advisor Juan Carlos Cruz; And More News
Juan Carlos Cruz, a close friend to Pope Francis, is honored by an LGBTQ+ publication, one theologian remembers a DignityUSA founder, and more news. Read More
Sister Jeannine Gramick, Co-Founder of New Ways Ministry, Named “Newsmaker of 2023”
Sr. Jeannine Gramick, SL, co-founder of New Ways Ministry, has been named "Newsmaker of 2023" by the National Catholic Reporter, whose year-end review highlighted Catholics on the margin. Read More
In Reversal, Calgary Catholic Schools Ban “Safe Space” Stickers
A Canadian Catholic school district has reportedly banned the use of "safe space" stickers in classrooms, contradicting the goals of the provincial teachers association. Read More
Are Trans Catholics Welcome in the Church? This May Not Be the Right Question.
Perhaps this Advent season is a time to listen and amplify the voices of those on the margins, to allow those trans Catholic voices crying out to be heard by the wider church. Read More
In South Korea, Monthly Mass Helps LGBTQ+ Catholics Find Community
A South Korean archdiocese has provided support to a forum aimed at spiritually nourishing LGBTQ+ people and helping them to speak out against discrimination. Read More
Saint Mary’s College Announces New Transgender Admissions Policy
Saint Mary’s College, a women’s college in Indiana, has updated its admissions policy to be more inclusive of transgender applicants. Read More
Massachusetts Bishop, Faithful Jointly Publish Call for Greater LGBTQ+ Inclusion
A Massachusetts bishop and Catholic LGBTQ+ advocates have co-authored a call for their diocesan church to be more inclusive, inviting the faithful to become involved. Read More
As Church Debates LGBTQ+ Issues, Catholic Sisters Forge Ahead
The Catholic Church's dialogue about LGBTQ+ issues has advanced greatly under Pope Francis, yet whether and how to provide welcome and inclusion remains controverted. As has often been the case, women religious are not waiting in their outreach. Today's post highlights how Catholic sisters are forging ahead on LGBTQ+ inclusion. Read More
Vatican Letter Critical of Pro-LGBTQ+ German Catholics Escalates Tensions
The conflict between German Catholics and the Vatican has reached a new low. The Vatican released a letter criticizing the German church, specifically about has and women's ordination, while one top bishop forcefully defended the German faithful's efforts. Read More
Top Cardinal from Ghana Condemns Country’s New Anti-LGBTQ+ Law
The Vatican's former top peace and justice official has condemned laws criminalizing homosexuality, saying greater understanding is needed. Read More