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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

Can the ‘Conclave’ Plot Twist Happen in Real Life?

SPOILER ALERT: The following article focuses on a critical plot twist of the movie Conclave. Read More

An Intersex Filmmaker’s Perspective on ‘Conclave’

“Christian faith is rooted in uncertainty, relying on belief in what can’t be seen. Isn’t gender much the same?” Read More

Intersex Catholic Tells Pope Francis a Story of Faith, Violence—And God’s Mercy

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

“The Scars Embody Liberation”: A Transgender Catholic’s Call for Self-Care

Many LGBTQ+ Catholics and allies proclaimed the simple truth that gender-affirming care is self-care. Read More

Fr. Dan Horan: U.S. Bishops’ New Transgender Document Is “Nothing Short of a Disaster”

A prominent theologian has critiqued sharply the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' recent document targeting gender-affirming healthcare at Catholic institutions, saying the text is "nothing short of a disaster." Read More

New Ways Ministry Praises German Catholics’ Vote for Greater Transgender Inclusion

The following is a statement from Francis DeBernardo, New Ways Ministry’s Executive Director, on today’s historic vote about transgender and nonbinary inclusion in the German church. Read More

Australian Bishops Issue Nuanced Guide on Transgender Issues in Catholic Education

Australia's bishops have published a new guide about gender in Catholic education that, while adhering to transgender-negative beliefs, presents a more nuanced approach than similar diocesan policies in the United States. Read More

Synodal Way: Pope Francis, Bishops Must Act to Affirm Transgender and Intersex People

Yesterday, Bondings 2.0 reported on positive LGBTQ-related developments that occurred at the latest assembly of Germany's Synodal Way. Today's post looks more closely at one of the documents approved related to gender diversity. Read More

Some German Catholics Insist Reform Discussions Include Gender Identity and Polyamory

As Bondings 2.0 readers know well by now, German Catholics continue to lead on LGBTQ equality in the church. Today's post features several updates from the country. Read More