Cardinal: God Will Provide Synod Direction on LGBTQ+ Issues
If the LGBT issue is raised, "then the Lord himself, through collective discernment, will tell us that for this topic, you need to follow this direction." Read More
As the Synod Begins, The Walls Come Tumbling Down
If anyone worried that LGBTQ+ issues were going to get short shrift in synod discussions, that does not seem to be the case. Read More
Bishop John Stowe: Blessing LGBTQ+ Couples “Almost Signifies God’s Approval”
Last Monday, the Vatican released a document from Pope Francis in which he expressed an openness to church blessings for same-gender couples. A number of Catholic leaders have responded positively, including Lexington's Bishop John Stowe. Read More
A Foundation for Future Hope
The most important part of the responses released Monday for the future place of LGBTQ+ people in the Catholic Church doesn’t mention LGBTQ+ issues at all. Read More
Oakland Parish’s Roots in Black Catholic Spirituality Prompt LGBTQ+ Welcome
St. Columba Church in Oakland, California has emerged as a safe haven for LGBTQ+ Catholics, who have been welcomed into the social justice-focused parish rooted in Black Catholic spirituality and tradition. Indeed, the community has linked LGBTQ+ equality and racial justice in its efforts. Read More
New Podcast, “Dear Alana,” Highlights Dangers of Conversion Therapy in Catholicism
In a new eight-episode podcast, “Dear Alana,” Simon Kent Fung hopes to raise awareness and accountability around the danger of conversion therapy in Catholic spaces. Read More
Catholic Dating Cultures Needs to Better Include LGBTQ+ People, Writes Journalist
Queer dating in a cis- and heteronormative society comes with a bunch of cultural and social difficulties. Queer dating in the Catholic world often means additional obstacles for marginalized people seeking love. Read More
Bondings 2.0 Heads to Rome for the Synod!
A week from today, Bondings 2.0 editor Francis DeBernardo and I will begin reporting live from Rome on the Synod on Synodality' first global assembly. Throughout this multi-year process, LGBTQ+ issues have been a recurring priority for the people of God. Read More
Amid Political Protests, Canadian Catholic Schools Affirm LGBTQ+ Students
Canadian Catholic school boards expressed support for LGBTQ+ students in the face of nationwide protests against equality last week, with educators asserting that pro-LGBTQ+ policies are entirely consistent with Catholic identity. Read More
Florida Catholic Bookstore Wins Right to Discriminate Against LGBTQ+ Customers
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