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Irish Catholic Education Association Objects to Transgender Education in Schools

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An organization representing Catholic primary schools in Ireland recently spoke out against teaching students about transgender identities, claiming that it would “add to a growing psychological contagion amongst young and vulnerable children." Read More

Bishop Rebukes Priest Who Criticized “Lunatic Approach to Transgenderism” in Homily

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A bishop in Ireland has banned from ministry a priest who made anti-LGBTQ+ comments during a homily. Read More

Polish Activists Face Criminal Charges for Depicting Mary and Jesus with Rainbow Haloes

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A court trial has begun for three Polish activists charged with offending religious sentiment after they created and posted images of a revered icon with a rainbow halo. Read More

Poll Reveals Ireland’s Catholics Want Church to Recognize Lesbian/Gay Marriages

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A recent poll of Ireland’s citizens has revealed the desire for greater acceptance of same-sex marriage in the Catholic Church. Read More

Ireland’s Leaders Greet Pope Francis With Confident Pro-LGBT References

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Pope Francis arrived in Dublin on Saturday, and almost immediately LGBT issues were raised as part of the discussion. Read More

LGBT Controversies Remain as World Meeting of Families Approaches Next Week

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In five days, some 37,000 people will gather to begin the 2018 World Meeting of Families (WMF) and it seems there will be some progress on LGBT issues, but certainly not as far as many Catholics hoped. Read More

NEWS NOTES: Bishop Categorizes LGBT Acceptance with Murder; Other LGBT Catholic News

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Bishop Patricio Buzon of Bacolod, Philippines said in his Palm Sunday homily, "It's now okay to kill; to allow couples to go on divorce; honor the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community; tolerate same-sex union, among others, where I am scared of these present situations." Read More

Priests and Laity Disappointed that LGBT Families Are Absent from World Meeting of Families Preparations

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With Pope Francis confirming his visit to the upcoming World Meeting of Families in Dublin, Irish priests and politicians have expressed hope that LGBT and other "non-traditional" families will be included. Read More