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Catholic School Backtracks on Assurance that LGBTQ Teacher Would Not Be Fired

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A church worker has claimed she was fired from a Catholic school over her same-gender marriage, even while she had been assured the marriage would not be a problem. Read More

Indianapolis Archdiocese Seeks Dismissal of Gay Church Worker’s Discrimination Lawsuit

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The Archdiocese of Indianapolis is appealing to the Indiana Supreme Court to dismiss a discrimination lawsuit brought by a fired gay employee. Read More

Thousands Sign #OutInChurch Petition as LGBTQ Church Workers Keep Speaking Out

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In Germany, thousands of people have signed a petition supporting the #OutInChurch initiative at the same time the LGBTQ church workers involved keep speaking out. And support from Catholic groups is growing, too. Read More

New Ways Ministry Applauds German LGBTQ Church Workers’ #OutInChurch Initiative

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New Ways Ministry stands unequivocally with the people of Germany’s #OutInChurch movement, an initiative in which 122 Catholic LGBTQ people who work for church institutions have come out publicly. Read More

Benedictine Monks Sever Ties with Catholic School Over Hiring of LGBTQ Coach

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A religious community is severing its relationship with the Catholic school it once sponsored over school officials' decision to hire a lesbian staff member last year. Read More

Appeals Court Reinstates Fired LGBTQ Church Worker’s Discrimination Lawsuit

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A court has reinstated the discrimination lawsuit of an LGBTQ former church worker fired by a Catholic high school. Read More

Court Rules Catholic School Discriminated Against Teacher Fired Over Lesbian Rumors

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Italy's highest court has ruled that a Catholic school did discriminate against a teacher it fired over rumors she was lesbian. The ruling could potentially set an LGBTQ-positive precedent in the nation's courts. Read More

National Catholic Reporter’s Editor Asks: Is Tide Turning on LGBTQ Church Worker Firings?

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Is the tide on firing LGBTQ employees at Catholic schools turning? This question was asked by National Catholic Reporter's executive editor Heidi Schlumpf in a recent column. Read More

Brooklyn Diocese Fires Gay Church Worker Described By Supporter As “Love Incarnate”

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A New York diocese has fired a church worker over his same-gender marriage, a church worker who one supporter described as "love incarnate." Read More

Seattle Task Force Releases “Mixed Bag” Report on LGBTQ Issues in Catholic Schools

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An archdiocesan commission set up to examine LGBTQ issues in Catholic education, especially regarding employment policies, has issued its findings. Read More