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
Catholic Layman Launches “Queer Bible” in Switzerland; And More News
The posts today and tomorrow feature stories and commentaries not yet covered this, with links provided if you would like to learn more. Read More
Pope Francis Hosts Transgender Women for Vatican Luncheon
Pope Francis welcomed a group of transgender women, with whom he has formed an ongoing relationship, to a luncheon at the Vatican last week marking the church's World Day of the Poor. Read More
Finding New Ways Beyond Shame and Honor
To encounter today’s Gospel, we need to recognize that these systems in which we dwell are based on the practice of honor and shame. Read More
Synodality Can Produce Supportive Polices for LGBTQ+ Students, Writes Theologian
Nick Fagnant, Commonweal's Synod Writing Fellow and a doctoral student in theology, writes about how the spirit of Pope Francis’ Synod on Synodality can influence Catholic schools’ policies toward LGBTQ+ students. Read More
Sacred Heart U. Celebrates Coming Out Day; More Campus News
Today’s post features several Catholic colleges that are seeking to provide greater support to students in the LGBTQ+ community. Read More
Why I Have Mixed Feelings About the Synod’s “Letter to the People of God”
The Synod’s General Assembly released the first of two anticipated documents yesterday. The text signals that calls for an inclusive church have been heard, though offers few concrete proposals. Read More
Pope Francis Tells Global Network of Rainbow Catholics: “Go Forward!”
Pope Francis told international LGBTQ+ advocates yesterday to "go forward," the latest in the pontiff's many positive gestures to queer Catholics during his weekly audiences. Read More
Whoopi Goldberg Thanks Pope on Behalf of Gay Friends; More Synod News
During the Synod assembly this month, much of the focus is on what is happening in the hall where participants meet or what is said during the daily press briefings. There have been, however, a number of external happenings in Rome, too. Today’s post covers some of the LGBTQ-related events. Read More