Pope Francis’ LGBTQ+ Welcome Is Needed Now More Than Ever
Will the church that received me with Francis’s warmth continue to make room for people like me? Read More
Criticism of ‘Fiducia Supplicans’ Continues
Vatican appears to stand firm on continuing blessing for people in same-gender relationships. Read More
Affirming Pastoral Welcome, Pope Leo Is Skeptical LGBTQ+ Church Teaching Will Change
"I find it highly unlikely, certainly in the near future, that the church’s doctrine in terms of what the church teaches about sexuality, what the Church teaches about marriage, [will change].” Read More
Sister Jeannine: Will Pope Leo Follow Pope Francis on LGBTQ Issues?
"Our church, indeed our whole world, needs to be a place of discussion and dialogue where everyone can feel free to share their experiences and their truth." Read More
Pope Leo Willl Continue Francis’ Welcome of LGBTQ+ People, Reports Fr. James Martin
"I heard the same message from Pope Leo that I heard from Pope Francis about welcoming LGBTQ people." Read More
First Gay Doctor of the Church? And Other News
The Question Is Not 'Was Cardinal John Henry Newman Gay?' But 'Was He Straight?' Read More
German Dioceses Respond Positively and Negatively to Blessings Guidelines
"The blessing prayers offered take the diversity of today's couple constellations seriously and express that the Church not only recognizes this love but also accompanies it." Read More
From Exclusion to Communion: Life, Faith, and Siblinghood for Trans Folks in Catholic Parish
"I felt that God is a parent who hugs you. He makes you feel like a loved daughter or son or child, just the way you are and because you are the way you are." Read More
Quote to Note: Call Us By Our Names
There's great pastoral power--and historical importance--in calling people by their proper names. Read More
How a Parish Was Transformed by the Presence of Trans Women
"Thanks to these trans women our community is richer and more Catholic, because it reflects the reality of 'everyone, everyone, everyone.'" Read More