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Dublin Archbishop Calls for an "Ethics of Equality" in Marriage Debate

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Ireland’s upcoming referendum on marriage equality has evoked the expected opposition from the Catholic hierarchy... Read More

German Bishops Extend LGBT Welcome to Church Workers in New Policy

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Germany's bishops voted in favor of new employment policies favorable to church workers in same-gender relationships this week, proving that the firing and forced resignation of LGBT church workers need not be the only response to marriage equality's spread. Read More

Advice to Catholic Bishops: Follow Mormon Leaders' Example on Religious Freedom

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The question of religious freedom has been a hot-button issue this past spring, fueled by... Read More

Some Silver Linings in Employment Cases, Though Dark Clouds Remain

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A few weeks back, Bondings 2.0 reported and commented on employment disputes over LGBT issues at... Read More

Rick Santorum Affirms Bruce Jenner's Coming Out, Revealing the Value of Sharing Stories

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In an atypical remark, politician Rick Santorum, who is Catholic, spoke positively about Bruce Jenner's coming out last weekend though affirming his notorious anti-gay views. Is this a hopeful sign that conservative Catholics might welcome trans* people more readily? Read More

Tell Catholic Relief Services Not to Discriminate Against Gay Employee

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An anti-gay group is attacking Catholic Relief Services (CRS) after an executive's same-sex marriage became public, causing to the bishops' international aid organization to announce it is "in deliberations" about responding. Read More

A Plea to Pope Francis: Release LGBT People Imprisoned by the Church

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Pope Francis' calls to save migrants' lives and his visits to prisons are well-known; indeed, they have become almost routine two years into his papacy. Yet for all his positive remarks on LGBT issues, sexual and gender diverse persons are one imprisoned group about which Francis remains quiet. Read More

Archbishop Cordileone Skips March for Marriage to Deal with Protests at Home

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San Francisco's Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone was not among those attending last weekend's March for Marriage, opting to remain at home and deal with the ever-escalating crisis in his archdiocese. Read More

On Marriage Equality, Sweeping Changes Possible But Much Remains the Same for Catholics

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Tomorrow's oral arguments heard by U.S. Supreme Court could be the pathway to a nationwide right for same-gender couples to marry, a decision that will likely be by Catholic Justice Anthony Kennedy's swing vote. Either way, much will after oral arguments are concluded and a decision is announced in several months, much will remain the same for Catholics.  Read More

What Makes Catholic Justice Kennedy Advocate for Lesbian & Gay Equality?

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On Tuesday of this week, the U.S. Supreme Court will be hearing oral arguments in... Read More