In Reversal, Saint Mary’s College Ends Policy Welcoming Transgender Students
A Catholic women's college has reversed its decision to admit transgender students after facing backlash from the local bishop. Read More
LGBTQ+ Advocates Celebrate Pope’s Approval of Same-Gender Blessings
On Monday, the Vatican issued a declaration, approved by Pope Francis, that made blessings for same-gender couples possible in the church. In posts this week, Bondings 2.0 will detail various reactions from Catholic LGBTQ+ advocates, secular groups, church leaders, and others. Read More
Rejoice: It’s Realistic, Radical, and Revolutionary
REJOICE! … Really? With all the bad news, how can we rejoice? Read More
“Out 100” List for 2023 Includes Papal Advisor Juan Carlos Cruz; And More News
Juan Carlos Cruz, a close friend to Pope Francis, is honored by an LGBTQ+ publication, one theologian remembers a DignityUSA founder, and more news. Read More
Sister Jeannine Gramick, Co-Founder of New Ways Ministry, Named “Newsmaker of 2023”
Sr. Jeannine Gramick, SL, co-founder of New Ways Ministry, has been named "Newsmaker of 2023" by the National Catholic Reporter, whose year-end review highlighted Catholics on the margin. Read More
John the Baptist’s Inherently Queer Mission
Applying a queer lens to today’s gospel, we might say that the mission of John the Baptist is inherently queer. Read More
Saint Mary’s College Announces New Transgender Admissions Policy
Saint Mary’s College, a women’s college in Indiana, has updated its admissions policy to be more inclusive of transgender applicants. Read More
Students Protest Cleveland Bishop’s Transgender-Negative Policy
Students and alumni from Catholic schools in Cleveland have continued protests against a new diocesan policy restricting the rights of LGBTQ+ students and staff. Read More
12. . . Will You Help Make It 13?
As of today, we have published Bondings 2.0 for twelve years—not missing one day, totaling some 4,774 posts with the latest Catholic LGBTQ+ news, opinion, and spirituality. Help us celebrate! Read More
Vatican’s Transgender Guidance “Very, Very Positive” Step, Say Irish Priests
An Irish organization of Catholic priests has responded positively to the Vatican’s recent guidance about transgender people and the sacraments, with the priests group describing the guidance as a “very, very positive” step. Read More