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
What Does Boris Johnson’s Latest Wedding Have to Do With LGBTQ Catholics?
What does Boris Johnson's latest marriage have to do with LGBTQ Catholics? A bit more than appears at first glance, wrote one journalist and educator. Read More
In “Montero,” Lil Nas X Shows How Black, Queer Sexuality Holds Keys to Liberation
“When I see Lil Nas X dancing into the depths of hell on a stripper pole, I see Jesus,” wrote Jordan DeSanto in a recent op-ed for the National Catholic Reporter. Read More
Article from Brazil Reveals How Repressing Gay Priests Harms the Whole Church
Today’s post will look at the toll repression of gay priests takes on the whole church. Read More
LGBTQ Youth as Subjects in Catholic Teaching on Families
Catholic theology is beginning to see queer youth as subjects, opening the door for necessary discussions on what they deserve and how they can thrive. Read More
Indonesian Priest Says Catholic Church Recognizing Same-Gender Marriages “Is Possible”
Recognizing same-gender marriages in the Catholic Church is entirely possibly an Indonesian priest has said, prompting mixed reactions in the country. Read More
German Priests Explain Why They Celebrated and Blessed Same-Gender Couples
Priests are speaking out about why they are participating in the "#liebegewinnt (Love Wins)" campaign this week, which includes more than 100 events in Germany and Switzerland to bless same-gender couples. Read More