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Polish Bishops Claim Church Teaching on Homosexuality is “Infallible”

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In a new document on LGBTQ issues, the Polish bishops have claimed that church teaching on homosexuality is infallible, as well as advocated for conversion therapy programs. Read More

Vatican UN Rep Objects to Language on LGBTQ Refugees

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A representative of the Holy See to the United Nations has objected to interpreting international law in ways that would specifically protect LGBTQ refugees and asylum seekers. Read More

Congressional Reps Oppose Plan for UC Merger with Catholic Hospitals

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39 members of Congress from California have objected to a controversial proposal regarding mergers that could link the University of California with Catholic healthcare systems. Read More

Catholics Criticize New Archdiocesan Guidelines Against Gender Transition

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Catholics and LGBTQ advocates have negatively appraised a new document from the Archdiocese of St. Louis that issues restrictive guidelines on how the church is to engage transgender people. Read More

Scotland’s Bishops: New Hate Crime Legislation Could Outlaw Bible and Catholic Teaching

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In an appeal to Scotland's government, the nation's bishops have claimed that proposed hate crime legislation could effectively outlaw the Bible and Catholic teachings if some consider them offensive. Read More

New Film from Marianist LGBT Initiative Hopes to Be a “Prophetic Witness” for Inclusion

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A new film by a group affiliated with the Marianists has premiered that shares the perspectives of LGBT people with that community and the wider church in the hopes of prompting further dialogue about inclusion. Read More

LGBTQ Catholic Once Denied Communion Now Speaks Out About Leaving Church

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A Catholic judge who was denied communion because of her marriage to a woman has disclosed that she has left the Catholic Church. Read More

Parishioners Sing in Support of Fired LGBTQ Music Minister; And More News

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Today's post includes updates on the firing of church worker Terry Gonda, protests at a Catholic high school in part over anti-LGBTQ discrimination, and one archdiocese's opposition to homosexuality decriminalization. Read More

LGBTQ Church Worker Fired for Challenging Homophobic Priest Continues Advocacy

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For challenging a priest who made anti-LGBTQ comments, a church worker has been fired in Austin, Texas. Read More

In New Letter, Pope Francis Again Affirms Nun’s Ministry to Transgender Women

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Pope Francis has sent a supportive message to a nun who does ministry with transgender people in Argentina, continuing their longtime relationship dating back to the years when Francis was not yet pope. Read More