New Report Seeks Methodological Change in How Catholic LGBTQ Theology Is Done
The Global Network of Rainbow Catholics (GNRC) has released a new document on the need for methodological changes in how theology about LGBTQ issues is done. Read More
Fear and Grief: The Emotional Impact of Transition on Close Family Members
In this post, I would like to enrich Amoris Laetitia’s chapter six ‘Some pastoral perspectives’ by considering transgender binary transitions (male to female and female to male) and intimate family responses to these situations. Read More
The Little Man Behind the Curtain: Uncovering the Hierarchy Behind Church Teaching
This Pride, the Friends of Dorothy see the veil being lifted on Catholic leaders and their claims to divine revelation. Read More
Losing While Winning: Fulton v. Philadelphia
Religious freedom must mean more for Catholics than requiring society to tolerate nonsensical and indefensible beliefs simply because they are religiously held. Read More
Indonesian Priest Apologizes After Expressing Support for Marriage Equality in Church
A priest in Indonesia who suggested there could be marriage equality in the church has now apologized for his comments, which prompted a controversy that one analyst wrote is a positive sign. Read More
After Fulton, What Is Next for LGBTQ Catholics?
What does the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on non-discrimination claims when it comes to social service agencies this mean for LGBTQ+ Catholics and those who love them? Read More
Eucharistic Coherence…But For Whom?
A proposed document on eucharistic coherence--and the spirit behind it--being debated by the U.S. bishops today could create new problems for LGBTQ Catholics. Read More
German Bishop Supportive of Blessing Same-Gender Couples Asks “Why Not?”
A German bishop who has repeatedly vocalized his support for blessing same-gender couples in the church again spoke out, asking in a media interview, why such blessings are not possible, as the Vatican has said. Read More
U.S. Bishops’ Religious Freedom Week Helps Perpetuate Another “Big Lie”
Later this month is the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' (USCCB) Religious Freedom Week, an eight-day period when Catholics are supposed to pray and act on alleged threats to religious liberty. While some concerns are valid, the bishops' conference is again spreading disinformation in its attempt to suppress LGBTQ rights. Read More
Bishop Tells Fired LGBTQ Church Worker: “I Apologize for the Pain It Has Caused You”
A U.S. bishop has apologized to a former church worker who was fired over her same-gender marriage, and has criticized some of the nation's bishops for promoting discriminatory policies and actions against LGBTQ people. Read More