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In Sign of Progress, Two Italian Bishops Lead Prayer Vigils Against LGBT Discrimination

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At least two Italian bishops participated in vigils marking the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) this past May. Read More

Mauritius Pride Meets With Muslim Opposition and Catholic Support

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The Catholic cardinal of Mauritius spoke out against the obstruction of the country’s Pride parade that was supposed to have taken place earlier this month. Read More

‘We Are Family’: Mary McAleese, Gay Son, and His Husband Will March in Dublin Pride Parade

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As preparations continue for August’s World Meeting of Families in Dublin, former Irish President and practicing Catholic Mary McAleese remains committed to showing her support for LGBTQ communities by marching in June 30th’s Pride parade in Ireland's capital. She will be in attendance with her  son, Justin McAleese, and his husband. Read More

Equality in the Church Only Comes When LGBT Communities and Catholic Women Act Together

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Unless LGBT equality and gender equality in the Catholic Church occur together, there will be no justice at all, said Jamie Manson in her latest column for the "National Catholic Reporter." Read More

Is Winning Some Losing All? The Paradox of Religious Freedom

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Close on the heels of the 2014 Hobby Lobby and Wheaton College cases, the Supreme Court’s recent Masterpiece Cakeshop decision is only the most recent ruling to leave the politics of sexuality and religious freedom in an uncomfortable place. Read More

Transgender Ministry Pioneer Lets World Know Her Identity

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Sister Luisa Derouen, OP, has been ministering to transgender men and women since 1999, though she has not always been able to be public about the work she was doing. Read More

NEWS NOTES: Malta Receives Top LGBT Rights Score; Poland May Elect Gay Atheist as President; and More

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A variety of short news items on topics of Catholic LGBTQ interest. Click the links to learn more. Read More

Traditional Italian Madonna Devotion Attracts Third Gender “Femminielli”

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An in-depth profile on the Madonna of Montevergine is drawing greater attention to the Italian third-gender femminielli and the wider LGBTQ community who participate in an annual pilgrimage to this ancient Neapolitan shrine. Read More

Catholics Object to Pope Francis’ Claim LGBT Families Are Not Real Families

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LGBT Catholic groups have reacted strongly against Pope Francis' recent claim that only heterosexual couples and their children constitute a real family, further complicating the pope's record on LGBT issues. Read More

Youth Synod Document Shows Vatican Evolution on LGBT Topics

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The Vatican has reached three new milestones in its evolution toward a greater dialogue with the LGBT community. Read More