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Kentucky Bishop Defends Celebration of Mass with LGBTQ+ Support Group

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When Bishop John Iffert of Covington, Kentucky, decided to celebrate Mass with Catholics Embracing All God’s Children (CEAGC), a support group for LGBTQ+ families, he faced pushback from other faithful. And against that pushback, he explained in pro-LGBTQ+ terms why he went.  Read More

New Book, “Remaking Humanity,” Offers Critique of Papal Teachings on Gender

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Today's post is an interview with theology Adam Beyt about his new book, "Remaking Humanity," and its implications for Catholic LGBTQ+ issues. Read More

Missouri Bishop Reverses Ban on “All Are Welcome,” Other Hymns

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After initially banning certain hymns, including "All Are Welcome,” Jefferson City's Bishop Shawn McKnight has walked back the restrictions and promised a synodal process on the issue of music at Mass. Read More

Georgetown University Holds Trans Day of Remembrance Vigil; And More News

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Today's post features news from Georgetown University, a new Advent booklet from an LGBTQ+ ally, and more news.  Read More

St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Staten Island Ends 60 Year Ban on LGBTQ+ Groups

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LGBTQ+ groups will finally be able to participate in Staten Island’s Saint Patrick’s Day Parade in 2025 after being excluded for over 60 years. Read More

U.S. Bishops Act Swiftly to Implement Transgender-Negative Declaration

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With notable speed, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops agreed at the fall assembly to act on the Vatican's transgender-negative declaration Dignitas Infinita. Elections at the assembly may, however, signal a shift toward Pope Francis happening in the conference. Read More

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

The Journey to Inclusion Is a Journey to the Dream God Has for Us

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The Good News is that it is Christ’s reign, not ours. We are called to share in the divine work of communion and the divine struggle of inclusion, but we are not the architects of it: God is. Read More

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

Cincinnati Archbishop Expels Girl Scouts Over LGBTQ+ Inclusion

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The Archdiocese of Cincinnati has ended more than 100-years of partnership with the Girl Scouts of the USA because of  the organization’s view on gender and sexuality. Read More