Pope Francis’ Welcome Is Life Changing for Community of Trans Women in Italy
For a community of trans women in Italy, finding welcome at a Catholic church—and from Pope Francis himself—has been life changing. Read More
Reconciling the Church’s “Colonizing Mentality” Towards LGBTQ+ People
As a gay Catholic, I see Pope Francis' approach to addressing the residential schools as a model for how the church might one day reconcile with LGBTQ+ Catholics who have been harmed and excluded. Read More
For Fourth Time, Pope Francis Meets with Transgender Community at Roman Parish
Pope Francis has met with another group of transgender people who have been cared for by a parish church in Rome. Read More
Quote to Note: One Reason Pope Francis Is LGBTQ-Positive
Why is Pope Francis more positive on LGBTQ issues than his predecessos have been? Read More
Transgender Woman Calls Meeting with Pope Francis an “Important Message” for Pride
Pope Francis has met with a group of transgender women this month, one of whom remarked on how the encounter was an "important message" during Pride. Read More
After 26 Year Fast, Gay Abuse Survivor Told by Pope Francis to “Take Communion”
Pope Francis has told a gay survivor of clergy sexual abuse to "take Communion" after the survivor had refrained from doing so for 26 years, in part because of his sexual orientation. Read More
Papal Appointments of LGBTQ-Positive Bishops Is Evidence of Shift in Church
Appointments by Pope Francis made this week continue enforcing the idea that winds in the church have shifted and being an LGBTQ-positive church leader is no longer a barrier to leadership. Read More
Pope Francis Appoints LGBTQ-Positive Cardinal as Head of Italian Bishops’ Conference
Pope Francis has chosen an LGBTQ-positive prelate as the new head of the Italian episcopal conference, which has the added significance that he was one of three names put forward for the post by the bishops' themselves. Read More
New Ways Ministry Welcomes Cardinal-elect McElroy
A new cardinal with a strong LGBTQ-positive record. Read More
Top German Bishop “Firmly Convinced” Church Teachings on Homosexuality Will Change
A top German bishop has said he is "firmly convinced" that church teachings on homosexuality and same-gender blessings will change, while expressing disappointment in some of Pope Francis' reform efforts. Read More