Stuck on Sex: Rethinking Parenthood Beyond the Sex-First Paradigm
While I don’t find the legal arguments particularly exciting, what does fascinate me is how little the arguments in this case had to do with the actual work of parenting. Read More
Groundbreaking Survey Details Experiences of LGBTQ Catholics in Latin America
A new survey is the first of its kind to document trends and major insights from LGBTQ Catholics and their families and allies in Latin America. Read More
Latin American Assembly Seeks Greater LGBTQ Pastoral Care, Denunciation of Violence
A major gathering of the Latin American church has called for greater LGBTQ pastoral care while condemning violence against the community. Read More
New Ways Ministry Responds to Apology from Official at Vatican’s Synod Office
Apologies are powerful in their ability to build bridges of reconciliation and justice. Read More
Catholics React Strongly Against Diocese of Marquette’s New Anti-LGBTQ Restrictions
Catholics have expressed their anger over the Diocese of Marquette's new restrictions placed on LGBTQ people, which include prohibitions from the sacraments. Read More
Marquette Diocese’s New Policy Could Ban LGBTQ People from Sacraments and Ministry
A new directive from the Diocese of Marquette seeks to greatly restrict LGBTQ people's participation in the life of the church, including possible bans on the sacraments and leadership positions. Read More
In New Book, Two German Bishops Seek Re-Evaluation of Church’s Sexuality Teachings
Two bishops in Germany have contributed essays to a new book on Catholicism and LGBTQ issues, and in it they question the hierarchy’s traditional position on sexual morality. Read More
Yes, Transphobia is a Sin: A Response to Clifford Longley
Clifford Longley argues for the inherent dignity of trans people, yet he does not unequivocally condemn transphobia as a sin. As LGBTQ people and allies, what do we do with Longley’s position? Read More
Pro-LGBTQ Catholics Rally Outside U.S. Bishops’ Meeting Around Communion Denial
A network of U.S. Catholic reform groups held a demonstration outside the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops meeting to push back against attempts to deny Communion to pro-LGBTQ and pro-choice politicians. Read More
For the Synod, How About a Lesbian Potluck?
Let’s face it, conflicts in long, close relationships get into ruts. Read More