Catholic Mother Speaks of Hope, Joy in LGBT Ministry

Parents of LGBT children are some of the most committed Catholics seeking equality in the Church... Read More

Spanish Nun: Same-Gender Relationships Are a 'Sacrament' of God's Love

Spain’s Sister Teresa Forcades is a well-known activist for women’s rights, political autonomy in her home country... Read More

Bishops Defund Immigrant Rights Group in Guilt-By-Association Case

The Voz Workers’ Rights Education Project in Portland, Oregon advocates for and aids migrant workers.... Read More

NEWS NOTES: July 16, 2014

Here are some items you might find of interest: 1) Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O’Connor, retired archbishop... Read More

Will US Bishops Stop Obsessing About Marriage At Last?

The National Catholic Reporter published an editorial last week firmly criticizing the American bishops’ ongoing involvement in... Read More

Religious Leaders Want Right to Discriminate in Obama's LGBT Executive Order

Prominent Catholics have teamed with other religious leaders in calling on President Barack Obama to... Read More

What Impact Will Hobby Lobby Ruling Have on LGBT Rights?

Monday’s Supreme Court ruling in the Burwell v. Hobby Lobby case is causing LGBT advocates to... Read More

ALL ARE WELCOME: Pope Francis' Impact Visible During Pride Celebrations

The ALL ARE WELCOME series is an occasional feature on this blog which highlights Catholic parishes and... Read More

QUOTE TO NOTE: Elton John 'Excited' by Pope Francis' New Approach to Church

Musician Elton John is the latest celebrity to talk about Pope Francis’ approach to LGBT... Read More

Catholic LGBT Advocates React to 'Disappointing' Synod Working Paper

In May, Benedictine Sr. Joan Chittister wrote that the upcoming Synod of Bishops on marriage... Read More