Gay Polish Couple Journeys to Vatican to Petition Pope’s Support for LGBTQ Community
Against homophobic and transphobic attacks from bishops, a gay couple creatively and peacefullyasked Pope Francis for his intervention and guidance. Read More
Pope Francis to Parents of LGBT Children: ‘The Church Loves Your Children as They Are’
Pope Francis has received a group of Italian parents with LGBT children, who presented the pope with the Italian edition of a new book filled with the stories of such Catholic families. An English edition of the book is due to be released by New Ways Ministry in early October. Read More
In New Letter, Pope Francis Again Affirms Nun’s Ministry to Transgender Women
Pope Francis has sent a supportive message to a nun who does ministry with transgender people in Argentina, continuing their longtime relationship dating back to the years when Francis was not yet pope. Read More
Archbishop Zuppi: Church Must See Lesbian/Gay People as God Sees Them
In a new book, an Italian cardinal offered his perspective on Pope Francis’ approach to homosexuality and the Catholic Church. Read More
Pope’s Almoner: Support for Transgender Sex Workers is “Ordinary Work for the Church”
Praise is being heaped upon Pope Francis for his support earlier this month of transgender women who have suffered economically because of the coronavirus pandemic, while the pope's personal almoner has said such support is "ordinary work for the Church." Read More
LGBTQ Equality Should Be Part of Pope Francis’ Vision for the Post-Pandemic World
Pope Francis has invited the world to consider how we can build a post-pandemic "collective future" free from inequality. As we heed the pope's message, we must also add that the collective future—both for the church and the world—must include equality for LGBTQ people. Read More
Pope Francis Sends Almoner to Help Transgender Community Affected by COVID-19
Pope Francis sent his personal almoner to assist a transgender community which had appealed to a parish priest for assistance during the coronavirus pandemic. Read More
QUOTE TO NOTE: “A powerful example that faith leaders should be following.”
Some Christian leaders used Easter to promote conspiracy theories about the coronavirus and to encourage defiance of social distancing guidelines. With a notable exception. Read More
Let’s Have Gay and Lesbian Couples Lead Catholic Pre-Cana Programs
Catholic same-sex partners might be the ideal leaders of the US Catholic Church’s Pre-Cana programs for straight engaged couples. Why so? Read More
Fr. James Alison Launches New Website for LGBTQ-Inclusive Eucharistic Liturgies
Last week, Bondings 2.0 announced we would be collecting LGBTQ-related spiritual practices and resources that have been particularly meaningful or helpful during the COVID-19 pandemic when normal spiritual routines have been disrupted. One resource to share already is the website "Praying Eucharistically" newly released by Fr. James Alison, a gay theologian and prominent LGBTQ advocate. Read More