Nonbinary Teacher Sues Catholic School for Not Acknowledging Gender Identity
“It’s gut-wrenching every time I see a colleague get married, or there’s a change of name or title. They get to do it without any issue, but I’m not allowed to.” Read More
Colorado Catholic Schools Lose Ability to Discriminate Against LGBTQ+ People
"The program is a model example of maintaining neutral and generally applicable nondiscrimination laws while nonetheless trying to accommodate the exercise of religious beliefs.” Read More
In Reversal, Cincinnati Archdiocese Welcomes Back Girl Scouts to Catholic Spaces
"Despite. . .differences, we have reached a mutual understanding that allows us to fulfill our mission as Church in the faithful formation of young girls while also accessing all that is best about Girl Scouting.” Read More
Archdiocese Criticizes LGBTQ-Supportive Journalist; Catholic Laity Praise Him
The controversy swirls around the use of LGBTQ+ symbols at Cathollc events.
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Hamburg Archdiocese Issues Educational Guidelines Respecting Sexuality and Gender Diversity
“Life given by God cannot be about a norm that applies to all, but rather about the development of the diversity of difference.” Read More
Catholic Educator Responds to Minneapolis’ Violence and Anti-Trans Reactions
What happened in Minnesota was not because the murderer was transgender. It happened because of complex factors that are beginning to come to light. Read More
Not There, Still Here: LGBTQ+ Faith Outside the Jubilee of Youth
"If the Church wants to be faithful to its mission, it can’t only look at those who are already at its events. It must also keep close to heart the souls who are farther away." Read More
Catholic Lesbian Woman Resigns from Scouting Leadership Due to Verbal Attacks
"It was claimed that with my election, the association would lose its Catholicism or Christian identity – yet my faith is my fundamental belief!” Read More
German Young People Witness for LGBTQ+ Inclusion at World Youth Day
"We haven't experienced anything negative here, but rather a great deal of support and openness." Read More
German Bishops’ Commission Drafts Strongly Positive Approach to LGBTQ+ Students in Catholic Schools
The drafted document notably focuses on creating school environments that foster respect for queer and trans students, as well as recognizing the need for visibility of these individuals’ lives. Read More