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QUOTES TO NOTE: On the Intersection of LGBTQ and Catholic Identities

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The intersection of queer and Catholic identities has drawn attention at two major events here in the U.S., with some interesting quotes for reflection. Read More

Between Ruddock and a Hard Place: Australia’s Cautionary Lessons on Religious Freedom

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As the Masterpiece Cakeshop’s legal saga continues to unfold, LGBTQ people of faith are again caught between two legal aims: LGBTQ equality and religious freedom.  How can we use the law to curtail unjust religious discrimination against LGBTQ folk without inadvertently setting precedents that limit religious liberty? Read More

Seton Hall Removes Link to Courage from Website

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After pushback from a student, Seton Hall University has removed a link to Courage International from its website.  Read More

Pope Francis Met by LGBTQ Kiss-In During World Youth Day

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Joyful protesters greeted Pope Francis during World Youth Day  celebrations with a kiss. LGBTQ activists organized a kiss-in, or “besaton” in Spanish, to coincide with the Pope’s visit to the events in Panama City, Panama . Read More

Why I Left, Why I Stay: ‘Jesus Had Been In My Heart All Along”

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A journey away from the Church, and then back again with renewed and stronger commitment and purpose. Read More

Archbishop’s Efforts for “Ex-Gay” Therapy Likely Exempted from State Ban on Torturous Practice

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Efforts by Colorado's top Church leader to implement "ex-gay" therapies in his diocese will likely be exempted from a pending statewide ban on the torturous practice. That leader has also come out strongly against other legislation which would expand LGBT sexual education in schools. Read More

Church Officials in Germany Seemingly Defy Vatican, Will Accept Gay Men to Seminaries

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In seeming defiance of a Vatican ban on gay men in the priesthood, German dioceses have announced they will accept candidates with homosexual orientations assuming these men remain celibate. Read More

Catholic Schools CAN Lead the Way for LGBTQ Acceptance

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A story of a simple, ordinary incident shows the power Catholic schools can have to promote LGBTQ acceptance. Read More

For Catholic Schools Week, Proposing a Simple Change that Could Save Transgender Lives

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In 2019, Catholic educators should consider one simple step which could make a great impact in the safety and flourishing of transgender/gender non-conforming students. Read More

Gay Reporter Tells Stories of Catholic AIDS Activists, U.S. Church’s Complicated Record in the 1980s

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"The story of the AIDS crisis in America is inextricably linked to the Catholic Church," wrote Michael O'Loughlin as he began to tell the story of Sr. Carol Baltosiewich, her HIV/AIDS ministry in the 1980s, and the stories of other U.S. Catholics at the time. Read More