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At German Synodal Assembly, Non-Binary Catholic Speaks, While Bishops Seek Change on LGBTQ Teachings

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A non-binary Catholic was among participants at the German church's first assembly in its "Synodal Way" process. In addition, two bishops present called for change in the church's teachings on homosexuality. Read More

How the Transformation of One Catholic Mother in Korea Is Expanding LGBTQ Equality

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A powerful spiritual transformation occurred when a Catholic mother from South Korea learned that her son was gay. Her story is part of a small but growing movement in the country towards LGBTQ equality. Read More

New Book on Bishop Thomas Gumbleton Details Strong Record of LGBTQ Advocacy

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Today's post is a review of a new biography of longtime LGBTQ advocate Bishop Thomas Gumbleton on the occasion of his 90th birthday. Read More

Irish Schools Cancel Scheduled Tour By LGBTQ-Negative Catholic Chastity Speaker

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Schools in Ireland stood against anti-LGBTQ rhetoric last week by cancelling a number of talks by conservative Catholic U.S. speaker Jason Evert, whose website and talks promote negative views of LGBTQ people.  Read More

Official Denies that Vatican Commission Opened Door to LGBTQ Relationships

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The Pontifical Biblical Commission released a new work on anthropology that recognizes advances in modern scriptural scholarship. But reports that this work opened the door to same-gender sexual acts are incorrect, warned one Vatican official. Read More

Spanish Catholic Magazine Profiles Two Gay Catholics on Their Experiences in Church

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The Spanish-Catholic magazine Vida Nueva has profiled two gay men who encountered very different experiences within the Catholic Church. Read More

Bishop Scharfenberger: “I Know Priests Who Are Gay and They’re Great.”

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A bishop in the U.S. has positively affirmed gay men in the priesthood, saying, "I know priests who are gay and they’re great." He also acknowledged his desire to welcome LGBTQ people, saying, "It is never wrong to love another person. Never." Read More

Two Plays Tackle Complexities of LGBTQ People’s Lives and Relationships

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Two plays running in the U.S., "Bare" and "The Inheritance", are bringing LGBTQ stories to the stage. Read More

Dismissed Gay Priest Wins Vatican Appeal

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A gay priest dismissed from ministry after coming out has been reinstated by the Vatican, which reversed the dismissal on appeal due to lack of any clear charges or evidence. Read More

German Cardinal, Key Bishop Endorse Church Blessings for LGBTQ Couples

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Two leaders of the German Bishops' Conference have opined in support of church blessings for same-gender couples. Read More