U.S. Bishops Convene Study on Transgender Vowed Religious; More Updates

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The U.S. bishops' spring meeting is generally not a newsmaker, and indeed, has sometimes just been a private retreat. But the plenary this June was quite different, and far more controversial, for several LGBTQ-related reasons. Today's post provides updates on some of the speeches and votes relevant to gender and sexuality issues. Read More

Federal Judge Denies Denver Archdiocese’s Request to Discriminate in School Funding

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A federal judge has ruled that Catholic preschools in Colorado may not discriminate against students and families on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. Read More

Catholicism Could Be “Made Illegal” Due to LGBTQ+ Rights, Says Archbishop

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Catholics in Australia have voiced their objections to an archbishop's new pastoral letter denouncing proposed changes to the nation’s anti-discrimination and religious freedom laws. The archbishop claimed that, if the changes pass, “it is not impossible in the coming years that the very expression of Catholic belief on certain matters could be essentially made illegal.” Read More

Appellate Court Rules Against Fired Gay Church Worker in Discrimination Case

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Reversing a 2021 decision, a U.S. federal appeals court has ruled that a Catholic school had the right to fire a gay teacher after he announced his engagement to another man on social media. Read More

Morality Clauses in Teaching Contracts Must Be Rethought, Writes Catholic Schools Leader

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For teachers, nearing the end of the school year brings a host of traditions and milestones, but, for those working in Catholic schools, it also typically means the time for renewing “ministerial covenants” in employment contracts. Read More

Catholic Parents Sue for Right to Mistreat Transgender Child Based on Religious Belief

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Once again, Catholics are central in U.S. court cases which could be detrimental to LGBTQ+ people and their rights. Two parents have appealed to the country's Supreme Court to defend what they claim is a right to misgender their transgender child. Read More

Michigan Parish Files Court Appeal to Undercut LGBTQ+ Protections

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A Michigan Catholic parish and school has appealed a court ruling against its challenge of a state law enhancing non-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+, and, troublingly, the school's cause is becoming an interfaith effort. Read More

Can Church Teaching Change? LGBTQ+ Advocates Say Yes

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“Can the church change?” That question is the headline of a new article in U.S. Catholic. Author Don Clemmer attempts to answer this question, which is often asked by many LGBTQ+ Catholics longing to see the church embrace more inclusive teachings. Read More

Florida Catholic Bookstore Wins Right to Discriminate Against LGBTQ+ Customers

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A Florida bookstore has won an exemption from LGBTQ+ non-discrimination protections in a case highlighting U.S. federal courts' increasing willingness to hear anti-LGBTQ+ lawsuits where no actual harm has been done. Read More

U.S. Bishops Oppose Federal Non-Discrimination Rule for Social Service Providers

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The U.S. bishops' conference has lobbied against a proposed federal regulation to stop discrimination against LGBTQ+ people relating to government grants for social services. Read More