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LGBTQ+ Advocates React to Trump’s Victory, Chastize Cardinal Dolan; And More News

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Today's post includes reactions from Catholic LGBTQ+ advocates to Donald Trump's election, a priest's pro-transgender reflection on "Dignitas Infinita," and more news. Read More

New York Bishops Decry Equal Rights Amendment

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Bishops in New York State have decried a constitutional amendment on the state's ballot this fall to enhance non-discrimination protections, arguing the amendment would, among other alleged risks, allow children to undergo gender transitions without parents' involvement. Read More

Dear Bishops: Imitate Jesus’ Open Welcome

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What’s a bishop to do? Clearly these are difficult situations for them. Perhaps I can offer some thoughts on how to approach incidents like this. So, ahem, here goes. Read More

Cardinal Dolan Condemns Funeral Celebrating Transgender Advocate

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New York's top prelate has condemned a funeral celebrated for a transgender woman that was held at the city's St. Patrick Cathedral, a condemnation that prompted pushback from the deceased's family and LGBTQ+ advocates. Read More

Catholic LGBTQ+ Advocates Condemn U.S. Supreme Court Ruling in “303 Creative” Case

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Catholic LGBTQ+ advocates have criticized the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in 303 Creative, which ruled that a web designer could refuse services to queer couples based on the designer's Christian beliefs, and could do so regardless of any otherwise-applicable non-discrimination laws. Read More

U.S. Bishops Should Condemn Anti-LGBTQ+ Violence, Not Charitable Drag Queens

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Leaders of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops have added their criticism against the Los Angeles Dodgers for honoring a controversial LGBTQ+ group during the team's Pride Night tomorrow, the latest intervention in a controversy that has lasted weeks. Read More

USCCB Asks Senators to Stop Equal Rights Amendment In Part Due to LGBTQ Concerns

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The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishop has written to U.S. senators asking them to reject a reconsideration of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), in part because it would help protect transgender people's rights. Read More

U.S. Bishops Make Final Push to Stop Respect for Marriage Act Ahead of Senate Vote

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Leaders with the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops have made a last ditch appeal for U.S. senators to vote against the Respect for Marriage Act, which is expected to come up for a vote on Monday and would codify marriage equality. Read More

U.S. Bishops’ Conference Elects President With Anti-LGBTQ Record

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In his first press conference, the new president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has repeated the false claim that homosexuality is a cause of sexual abuse in the church. Meanwhile, the U.S. bishops sustain their use of religious liberty to counter LGBTQ+ equality. Read More

As Trump Era Ends, So Must the U.S. Bishops’ Campaign Against LGBTQ Equality

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Ceasing the U.S. bishops' war against equality for LGBTQ people is a necessary starting point in the post-Trump church. Read More