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After Cancelling LGBTQ+ Mass, Pittsburgh Diocese Holds Inclusion Liturgy; And More News

This fall, the Synod on Synodality’s October assembly dominated news coverage as perhaps the most significant Catholic event since Vatican II. As a result, some Catholic LGBTQ+ news did not make it onto Bondings 2.0—yet. Yesterday and today's posts feature stories and commentaries not yet covered, with links provided if you would like to learn more. Read More

Pittsburgh Bishop to Meet with Organizers of “Pride Mass” He Forced Cancellation of in June

Pittsburgh’s Catholic bishop plans to meet with LGBTQ+ people and allies in an attempt to make them feel more “welcomed” in the church, following his cancellation of a “Pride Mass” back in June. Read More

Knowing Jeremiah’s Lament—and God’s Love—as an LGBTQ+ Catholic

As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, I know personally Jeremiah’s lament and his sadness. Read More

Cancelling Pittsburgh’s Pride Mass Legitimizes Anti-LGBTQ+ Behavior, Says Theologian

LGBTQ+ advocates in Pittsburgh are criticizing the cancellation of a Pride Mass that was requested by the bishop, though some of the advocates say this moment presents an opportunity, too. Read More

As Local Synod Reports Published, LGBTQ Issues Named as Top Priority for Church

As the local listening portion of the Synod on Synodality concludes this summer, reports worldwide are being released which identify LGBTQ issues as needing attention in the church. Today's post highlights several of these reports. Read More

In Pittsburgh, LGBTQ Catholics Divided Over New Parish Outreach Ministries

Some Pittsburgh parishes have created ministries for LGBTQ Catholics, but the queer people they are meant to welcome have a range of expectations for how inclusive the church can truly be. Read More

U.S. Bishops on Pope Francis’ Gay-Positive Comments–Part 2

Yesterday, we posted comments from bishops and dioceses that tended to downplay Pope Francis’ gay-positive... Read More