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New Papal Preacher Gave Pro-Gay Lecture; More LGBTQ-Positive Vatican Appointees

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As Pope Francis has shown previously with his appointment of new cardinals, being LGBTQ-positive no longer seems to preclude church leaders from taking up Vatican positions. Today's post highlights a few more appointments of inclusive prelates, including the papal preacher. Read More

Catholic Speaker Left Alone on Stage After LGBTQ-Negative Remarks Cause Mass Walkout

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Students in Australia walked out of a Catholic university’s commencement after the keynote speaker made troubling comments about LGBTQ+ and abortion rights. Read More

Australian Bishop Promotes Acceptance of Gender-Diverse People

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An Australian bishop has said that gender-diverse people need to be accepted and loved, responding to a new report about the increased challenges which that community faces. Read More

Gender Transitions Are About “Rebirth,” Not a Moral Wrong, Argues Trans Filipina Mother

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Catholic faith is what has been the source of strength for a trans Filipina woman living in Australia throughout both her gender transition and her journey of becoming a mother through surrogacy. Read More

Sydney Archbishop Claims LGBTQ+ Protections May Force Catholic Schools to Close

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The archbishop of Sydney has claimed that advancing Australia’s legal protections for LGBTQ+ students and employees may force Catholic schools and hospitals to shut down. Read More

Catholicism Could Be “Made Illegal” Due to LGBTQ+ Rights, Says Archbishop

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Catholics in Australia have voiced their objections to an archbishop's new pastoral letter denouncing proposed changes to the nation’s anti-discrimination and religious freedom laws. The archbishop claimed that, if the changes pass, “it is not impossible in the coming years that the very expression of Catholic belief on certain matters could be essentially made illegal.” Read More

Pope Francis Congratulates Australian Catholic LGBTQ+ Group on 50th Anniversary

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Pope Francis has congratulated a Catholic LGBTQ+ group in Australia as it celebrates its 50th anniversary, with the the group's leaders calling the pope's message an inspirational milestone. Read More

Students and Staff Protest Australian Catholic University’s Removal of Pride Flags

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Students and staff at the Australian Catholic University (ACU) are pushing back after the university directed librarians to remove rainbow Pride flags from public display on the institution's campuses. Read More

LGBTQ+ Advocates Split Over Protest of Memorial Mass for Cardinal George Pell

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LGBTQ+ equality supporters are planning to protest a liturgy for Australian Cardinal George Pell, who died earlier this month, but a Catholic LGBTQ+ advocate questions if this is a proper response. Read More

Australian Bishops Issue Nuanced Guide on Transgender Issues in Catholic Education

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Australia's bishops have published a new guide about gender in Catholic education that, while adhering to transgender-negative beliefs, presents a more nuanced approach than similar diocesan policies in the United States. Read More