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DignityUSA Played an Active Part at Vatican Event

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"It is not I who welcome you, it is the church.” Read More

Great Celebrations on the Eve of the LGBTQ+ Pilgrimage to St. Peter’s

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The historic LGBTQ+ pilgrimage takes place today, but the celebrations started yesterday with three special events. Read More

Dignity Conference Witnesses to the Possibility of a Truly Welcoming Catholic Church

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“Something profoundly meaningful happens within a community where you are fully loved, welcomed and accepted: your relationship with God, and with the church itself, is transformed." Read More

Dignity Philadelphia’s Ministry to Area’s LGBTQ+ Catholics

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"Coming into a religious community that not only tolerates some parts of you, but is really joyfully accepting and celebrating every single part of you is a very healing experience.”   Read More

Catholic LGBTQ+ Leaders React to the Death of Pope Francis

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Reactions to the passing of Pope Francis from some prominent Catholic LGBTQ+ leaders. Read More

LGBTQ+ Advocates, Church Reform Groups Offer Mixed Reviews on Synod Document

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With the Synod on Synodality, today's post is a round up of how Catholic LGBTQ+ advocates and other reform-minded faithful have responded. Read More

Some LGBTQ-Positive Members Appointed to Synod Study Groups; And More News

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Concurrent with the release of the Synod on Synodality's latest working document two weeks ago, the Vatican also published the members in the previously-established study groups for specific questions raised during the synodal process. Today's post includes that news and more reactions from reform organizations. Read More

“I Wish the Vatican Would See My Inalienable Dignity,” Says Trans Catholic; More Reactions

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Today's post features more reactions to Dignitas Infinita, the Vatican declaration on human dignity released last Monday that sharply condemned "Gender Theory" and "Sex Change." Read More

LGBTQ+ Advocates Celebrate Pope’s Approval of Same-Gender Blessings

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On Monday, the Vatican issued a declaration, approved by Pope Francis, that made blessings for same-gender couples possible in the church. In posts this week, Bondings 2.0 will detail various reactions from Catholic LGBTQ+ advocates, secular groups, church leaders, and others. Read More

Catholic Reform Advocates’ Response to Synod Is Largely Negative

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Catholic reformers have responded largely negatively to the synthesis report from last month's General Assembly of the Synod on Synodality. The report failed to mention LGBTQ+ people directly, though a closer reading reveals sections that, if applied to gender and sexuality issues, could be helpful. Read More