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LGBTQ Catholic Hopes for the New Archbishop of New York

Will New York's new archbishop improve on his LGBTQ+ record while in Joliet, Illinois? Read More

Gay Theology Pioneer Is Remembered at Fordham University

A documentary was shown with a panel discussion after the screening fearturing the filmmaker and three LGBTQ+ theologians. Read More

More Excitement and Caution About New Pope from LGBTQ+ Catholics

“There’s a few things in his opening speech that he gave that really give me a lot of hope." Read More

How Are Theologians Evaluating Pope Francis’ LGBTQ+ Impact?

A sampling of different perspectives from a diverse group of theologians. Read More

New Book on Same-Sex Marriage Can Unsettle Doctrine, Says Reviewer

“Like the unions it highlights, Burke Ravizza's work is moving, grace-filled and sure to provoke further dialogue on one of the church's most taboo subjects." Read More

U.S. Bishops’ New Sexuality Website Fails to Account for LGBTQ+ Perspectives, Advocates Say

What do LGBTQ+ Catholics and allies think about the U.S. bishops’ conference new website defending marriage as an exclusively heterosexual institution? Read More

“I Wish the Vatican Would See My Inalienable Dignity,” Says Trans Catholic; More Reactions

Today's post features more reactions to Dignitas Infinita, the Vatican declaration on human dignity released last Monday that sharply condemned "Gender Theory" and "Sex Change." Read More

“A Painful Lack of Understanding”: Theologians Respond to Vatican’s Latest Declaration

"Fundamentally unserious," "not just insulting, devastating," and "a painful lack of understanding." These are some Catholic theologians' appraisals of Dignitas Infinita, the Vatican document on human dignity released Monday that condemns “gender theory” and “sex change," appraisals featured in today's post. Read More

Gay Survivor of Clergy Abuse Writes Pope Francis “Pulled Me Out of the Grave”

The past week, Bondings 2.0 has marked the tenth anniversary of Pope Francis' election with evaluations of the pope's handling of LGBTQ+ issues, as well as relevant comments Francis made in interviews for the occasion. Today's post concludes that coverage with links to other pieces that may be of interest. Read More

New Books Explore Past, Present, and Future of Catholic LGBTQ+ Ministry

Catholic publishers have released three new books that focus on or include LGBTQ+ issues, highlighting the faithful's demand for more resources on building an inclusive church and equal society. Read More