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Episcopalian Bishops Object to LGBTQ-Negative Catholic Group’s Use of Seminary

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Episcopal bishops in New York have expressed their opposition to a proposed long-term lease of seminary space to a Catholic group over concerns the group has anti-LGBTQ+ associations, as well as issues around transparency in funding. Read More

Bishop Apologizes for Church’s Mistreatment of LGBTQ+ People

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A bishop in Germany has apologized for the church's mistreatment of LGBTQ+ people, and encouraged Catholics to increase their support for equality and inclusion. Meanwhile, a German priest was acquitted on appeal in a trial over anti-gay hate speech. Read More

Michigan Parish Files Court Appeal to Undercut LGBTQ+ Protections

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A Michigan Catholic parish and school has appealed a court ruling against its challenge of a state law enhancing non-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+, and, troublingly, the school's cause is becoming an interfaith effort. Read More

Bishops in Brazil Challenge Ecumenical Lenten Fundraiser Over LGBTQ Solidarity

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Some bishops in Brazil have criticized an ecumenical campaign in which the nation's episcopal conference is involved over the inclusion of LGBTQ issues in campaign materials.  Read More

Papal Advisor Calls for Church to Welcome LGBT Christians First as Baptized Christians

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LGBT Christians must be welcomed fully into the church, said an Italian bishop, because what matters first is their identity as Christians who are wholly part of the baptized faithful. Read More

Religious Leaders Criticize Letter Against Transgender People Hosted On USCCB Website

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Religious organizations have criticized an interfaith letter against transgender rights signed by four top U.S. bishops. Read More

Pope Francis’ Meeting with Patriarch Kirill Results in LGBT Condemnation

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After their historic meeting in Cuba this past weekend,  from Pope Francis and Russian Patriarch... Read More