Pope Francis in Letter to LGBTQ Catholics: God “Does Not Disown Any of His Children”
Pope Francis has written another letter to LGBTQ people, saying this time that God "does not disown any of his children." Read More
Sister Jeannine Gramick Expresses Hope for Queer Sacramental Marriages in Church
Sr. Jeannine Gramick has offered a future vision for the Catholic Church where queer couples will partake in sacramental marriage. Read More
Sr. Jeannine Gramick: Letters from Pope Francis Are Like “Soothing Hand of a Friend”
As part of a Lenten reflection, Sr. Jeannine Gramick has written about the meaning of Pope Francis' letters to her and to New Ways Ministry, while also providing some insight about her own spiritual life. Read More
Is the Vatican’s “Preach the Gospel” Restructuring Good News for LGBTQ Catholics?
Last weekend, in a surprise announcement, the Vatican released a new constitution for the Roman Curia. Many observers are praising it as significant reform, but is this restructuring good news for LGBTQ Catholics? Read More
Vatican Official to Give New Ways Ministry Lecture on Synodality & Reconciliation
New Ways Ministry is pleased to announce that Sr. Nathalie Becquart, XMCJ, Undersecretary of the Synod of Bishops at the Vatican, will be delivering the 2022 Father Robert Nugent Memorial Lecture. Read More
ROUNDTABLE: Has Church Made a “Decisive Shift” on LGBTQ Issues? — Part II
Bondings 2.0 asked ten leading voices in the LGBTQ Catholic world to respond to Christopher Lamb’s suggestion that the Catholic Church has made a decisive shift on LGBTQ issues. Today's post is Part II of their responses. Read More
ROUNDTABLE: Has Church Made a “Decisive Shift” on LGBTQ Issues? — Part I
Bondings 2.0 asked ten leading voices in the LGBTQ Catholic world to respond to Christopher Lamb’s suggestion that the Catholic Church has made a decisive shift on LGBTQ issues. Today's post is Part I of their responses. Read More
In New Book, Catholics Parents of Lesbian/Gay Children Tell Their Stories of Faith and Love
The English edition of a book by Catholic parents in Italy who have lesbian and gay children has been released, coming days after Pope Francis encouraged such parents to accompany, not condemn their children. Read More
Pope Francis Tells Parents of LGBTQ Children: “Never Condemn a Child”
Pope Francis has made supportive remarks for parents of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and queer children, saying further that the parents must not condemn their children. Read More
Pope Francis Welcomes LGBTQ People. But What About Bishops He Appoints Who Do Not?
Despite Pope Francis' more welcoming style towards LGBTQ people, some episcopal appointments being made are of LGBTQ-negative prelates. In at least two instances, these problematic bishops have attracted public criticism. Read More