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Drag Performance of the Lord’s Prayer Sparks Philippines Controversy

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A recent viral video of a Filipino drag queen performing “Ama Namin,” the Tagalog translation of the Lord’s Prayer, has led to a debate over what may be deemed appropriate religious and artistic expression. Read More

Vatican Synod Office’s Artwork References LGBTQ+ Inclusion

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The Vatican's Synod office posted LGBTQ-inclusive artwork to its social media channels recently, further evidence of the reality that LGBTQ+ issues have been appearing in synodal discourse worldwide. Read More

New Exhibit on Gay Artist Andy Warhol Focuses on His Relationship to Catholicism

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A never-before-seen side of Andy Warhol is on display at a new Brooklyn Museum exhibition. Read More

Three Activists Behind Marian Icon with Pro-LGBTQ Imagery Acquitted by Polish Court

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Three Polish activists who reimagined and distributed a Marian icon with pro-LGBTQ symbols have been acquitted by a district court in Plock, Poland.  Read More

Remembering Tomie dePaola, The Gay Children’s Book Author Who Painted Catholic Tales

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When children’s book author and illustrator Tomie dePaola died at 85, he left behind a legacy of love and scores of devoted fans raised on his gentle and wondrous works, many of which involved Catholicism. Read More

Br. Mickey McGrath’s Latest Art Features Archbishop’s Welcome to Transgender Catholics

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A new piece of art from Br. Michael O’Neill McGrath, OSFS, has beautifully depicted the supportive words for transgender Catholics that Washington D.C. archbishop Wilton Gregory shared last summer. Read More

New Exhibit, Once Cancelled by Vatican, Studies Andy Warhol’s Relationship with Catholicism

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An exhibition at The Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh is examining legendary gay pop artist Andy Warhol’s relationship to Catholicism, an exhibit once scheduled to appear at the Vatican before being cancelled. Read More

Sale of Keith Haring Mural Ensures Continuation of LGBTQ-Friendly Parish

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The Church of the Ascension in Manhattan has sold an iconic mural by the late artist Keith Haring for a whopping $3.9 million. Read More

Polish Art Exhibit Highlights Anti-LGBTQ Discrimination in Catholic Church

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A Polish artist is making headlines for an exhibition that draws attention to LGBTQ discrimination in the Catholic Church.       Read More

Catholic Priest Orders School to Cover Pride Mural Honoring Gay Artist

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A charter school has been ordered by a Catholic priest to cover up its student-painted Pride mural, which the priest described as "offensive" and "obscene." Read More