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German Bishop Argues Church Must Understand Homosexuality as “God’s Will”

In a recent interview, a German bishop has said that church teaching on sexuality for LGBTQ+ people needs to be reviewed, and that a gay orientation is “God’s will.” Read More

This Advent, Staking Everything on World Without Anti-LGBTQ+ Violence

This Advent, when faced with so much anti-LGBTQ+ violence and loss, I’m staking everything on the belief that another world is possible. Read More

Paris Archbishop: Teachings on Homosexuality “Reflected an Era,” Need Review

Paris' new archbishop recently gave an interview in which he acknowledged the church needed to reconsider its teachings on homosexuality, and pointed the way forward on how it may happen. Read More

Omaha Archdiocese Issues Revised Transgender Policy, But Still Faces Criticism

A U.S. archdiocese has issued a revised gender policy for Catholic schools after withdrawing a similar policy earlier this year after intense pushback. Read More

Gay Pastoral Worker Celebrates 25 Years of Making Montreal Parish a Welcoming Space

Located in the Village, an historic LGBTQ+ neighborhood in Montreal, St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church continues to extend unconditional love for the city's LGBTQ+ Catholic community. Read More

USCCB Secretary Claims Transgender Equality Is “Doing Great Damage to Society”

A top U.S. archbishop gave a speech in which he suggested the devil was behind the LGBTQ+ movement, claiming in particular that "the trans movement is doing great damage to society." Read More

LGBTQ+ Supporters Respond to Priest’s Hateful Comments with “Gathering of Love”

Nearly 60 LGBTQ+ supporters held a “gathering of love” protest outside St. Mary’s Church in Listowel, Ireland, to condemn hateful speech by a priest there, placing Pride flags and flowers at the church to show their positive approach.  Read More

Deacon Apologizes for Harmful Tweet Targeting Grieving Transgender Catholic

A Catholic deacon has apologized after making anti-transgender comments on social media in the wake of the mass shooting at Club Q in Colorado Springs last month. Read More

U.S. Bishops’ Advisory Council Seeks National Guidance on Gender Identity; And More News

Today's post features news about the USCCB's National Advisory Council seeking gender guidance from the bishops, celebration of Dignity/New York's 50th anniversary, and more. Read More

New Ways Ministry Joins U.S. Catholics in Rejoicing at Respect for Marriage Act

New Ways Ministry joins with faithful Catholics across the U.S. in rejoicing at the passage of the Respect for Marriage Act. Read More