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Catholic Transgender Woman Has a Vision for the Church

"Ultimately, if God exists, then I am also a child of God. And if I am, then he made me that way.' Read More

Justice Sotomayor’s Words Should Be Read By All Catholic Leaders

A powerful message about the harm the Supreme Court's recent decision will cause. Read More

Certainty vs. Complexity in ‘Conclave’–And Our Church

There is a message of comfort in this for those that live between the world’s certainties, in non-heteronormative, non-cisgendered spaces. Read More

Diocesan Gender Guidelines Stress ‘Truth,’ But Whose Truth?

We need to ask what truths, exactly, should inform how the Church loves LGBTQ+ youth? Read More

Nondiscrimination Policies Are Essential in New Political Era, Argues Student

“It is clear our rights as trans students are under attack, which is why nearly every major institution across the country safeguards trans rights in their nondiscrimination policies." Read More

Trans Catholic: Encounter with Pope Francis Opened My Heart

I felt loved, on so many levels. Now I can put my burden down, because I am not the only one carrying it. I am not alone anymore. Read More

Healthcare Experts, LGBTQ+ Advocates Criticize Anti-Trans Hospitals Report

Twenty-eight Catholic health networks were among a list of hospitals alleged to have provided gender-affirming care in the past few years. The list was created by an anti-LGBTQ group whose work has already been cited by three bishops as the U.S. hierarchy is discussing new guidelines for Catholic healthcare. Read More

In Marking Trans Day of Remembrance, One Catholic Preaches Hope After Papal Encounter

Recently, our parish held a Mass in anticipation of the Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR), which the world marks today, and this year I had good news to share after meeting Pope Francis. Read More

Pope Francis Greets Transgender Men, Including Some Called to Religious Life

"Soy un hombre transgénero," Maxwell Kuzma told Pope Francis as they shook hands after a general audience in St. Peter’s Square at the end of October. Kuzma was one of four transgender men who met the pope briefly that day. Read More

Meeting with Pope, Deacon Faults Church for “Stunning Lack of Compassion” to Trans People

This week, Bondings 2.0 is publishing the personal testimonies of the transgender, intersex, and ally Catholics who met with Pope Francis last Saturday with the support of New Ways Ministry. Read More