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Olympics Drag Controversy Poses Broader Questions on Christianity, Art, and LGBTQ+ Inclusion

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With the Olympics Games in Paris concluded, perhaps finally the din over a drag performance at the games' opening ceremonies will quiet. But in its wake, some Catholics have questioned why the performance became such a point of outrage for Catholics and whether the faithful might respond differently in the future. Read More

Vatican Issues Late Criticism of Olympics’ Drag Performance, Joining Bishops’ Growing Backlash

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The Vatican has issued a statement about a drag performance during the Olympics' opening ceremonies more than a week after controversy initially broke out, joined by more bishops and political leaders expressing concern over the segment. Read More

As Olympics “Last Supper” Outrage Continues, Some Catholics Advocate Calm

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Blowback to the Olympics' opening ceremony, which contained a drag performance allegedly depicting Da Vinci's "Last Supper," has continued from some Catholics. Meanwhile, other faithful have called for calm and a refocusing on what Christian persecution actually is. Read More

Drag Performer Arrested After Controversial Performance of the “Lord’s Prayer”

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A drag performer in the Philippines has been arrested following a controversial act involving the Lord's Prayer. Read More

Drag Performance of the Lord’s Prayer Sparks Philippines Controversy

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A recent viral video of a Filipino drag queen performing “Ama Namin,” the Tagalog translation of the Lord’s Prayer, has led to a debate over what may be deemed appropriate religious and artistic expression. Read More

CAMPUS CHRONICLES: Drag Shows and Rainbow Proms Among Spring Celebrations

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The University of San Diego (USD) is the latest Catholic campus to host an LGBT-centered social event, which critics often claim undermine a school's Catholic identity. But, as one theologian notes, it is precisely by offering such events celebrating sexual and gender diversity that the church's educational mission is fostered. Read More

CAMPUS CHRONICLES: USD Drag Show Draws Fire, But Is Really a Moment for Encounter

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The decision by the University of San Diego (USD), a Catholic school, to host a... Read More

Dialogue Between Drag Queen and Catholic Pastor Brings About Understanding

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Unfortunately, there is nothing surprising when one hears of a Catholic priest protesting an LGBT... Read More

Drag Queens Prohibited at Most Holy Redeemer Parish

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  In what appears to be the new San Francisco archbishop’s first intervention at the... Read More