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IDAHOBIT: Catholic Prayer Services to End Discrimination and Violence, Part 3

Get inspired to host IDAHOBIT prayer vigils at your parish in 2027! Read More

IDAHOBIT: Catholic Prayer Services to End Discrimination and Violence, Part 1

Start planning now to host prayer vigils in 2027! Read More

Catholic Apology to LGBTQ+ People During Italian Prayer Vigil

“Forgive us for hiding from you the merciful face of God." Read More

Catholics in Dozens of Cities Host Prayer Services for IDAHOBIT

This year a record number of Catholic dioceses, parishes, and LGBTQ+ ministry groups are sponsoring or co-sponsoring prayer vigisl for the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia Read More

“I trust you” Booklet Serves as Aid to Vigils Against Homophobia and Transphobia

“For many LGBTQ+ people, fear was – and sometimes still is – a constant presence: fear of being rejected, . . . of not finding space in Christian communities. . . " Read More

Archbishop Appeals to Parents: Accept Your LGBTQ Children as God Does

Two European archbishops offered LGBTQ-positive remarks to mark the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT), which was marked this past Tuesday. Read More

Croatian Archbishop Issues Apology to Lesbian/Gay People For Catholics’ Rejection

An archbishop in Croatia has issued an apology to lesbian and gay people rejected by the church, bringing a positive voice to a highly-Catholic country where LGBTQ people are still stigmatized. Read More

Catholics in Latin America and Europe to Mark IDAHOBIT with Interfaith Prayers

This coming Monday, May 17, is the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia. Once again, Catholics are leading the organization of interfaith prayer vigils and services to remember the victims of anti-LGBTQ prejudices and hate crimes. Read More

Catholic University Investigating Students Accused of Anti-LGBTQ Attack on IDAHOBIT

Officials at a Catholic university in France are investigating students who attacked LGBTQ campaigners during the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT), while in Italy, Catholics joined in affirming commemorations of the day. Read More

In Sign of Progress, Two Italian Bishops Lead Prayer Vigils Against LGBT Discrimination

At least two Italian bishops participated in vigils marking the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) this past May. Read More