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Priests Compare Gay People to Infected Zombies, Blame Homosexuality for Autism

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Two priests involved with the Irish Church made disparaging comments about LGBTQ people recently, but thankfully in both cases, religious superiors intervened to stem the harm. Still, the comments show that LGBTQ people cannot yet expect even basic human decency from some Catholic clergy. Read More

Magazine Barred from Church Property After Criticizing Bishop Who Sent Homophobic Tweet

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A Catholic bishop who sent a homophobic tweet warning Pride events are harmful to children has now barred a Rhode Island magazine critical of him from hosting an event at a Church-owned facility. This incident is but the latest controversy relating to the Catholic Church and Pride, but despite harmful comments, many Catholics continue to celebrate Pride. Read More

Composer David Haas Releases Song for Pride Month About Being “Wonderfully Made”

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Catholic liturgical composer David Haas released a new song for Pride month based on Psalm 139, which reads "I praise you for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Read More

Priest Opposed to Conversion Therapy Ban Admits He Was Not Authorized to Speak for Church

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A Colorado priest who testified against the state's conversion therapy bill which is set to be signed into law today has admitted that despite his claims, he was not authorized to speak on behalf of the Catholic Church. Read More

Former Irish President Condemns Courage International as “Machiavellian”

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Ireland’s former president, Mary McAleese, recently issued a round condemnation of the anti-gay Catholic organization, Courage International. McAleese called the group, which believes all LGBTQ identities stem from psychological disorders, “Machiavellian, dangerous, and deliberately specious.” Read More

“Lazarus, come out! . . . . Unbind him, let him go free.” 

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For the past few months, Bondings 2.o has been posting reflections from our readers on the... Read More

LGBT+ Catholics Westminster Celebrates 20th Anniversary After Meeting Pope Francis

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The LGBT+ Catholics Westminster Pastoral Council has been busy lately, celebrating its 20th anniversary just weeks after some pilgrims from the group had an audience with Pope Francis. Read More

Top Cardinal Seeks Change in Church’s Language on Homosexuality He Calls “Very Unfortunate”

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A top cardinal in the U.S. has described Church teaching's language about homosexuality as "very unfortunate" and said he hopes it will become "a little less hurtful" in the future. Read More

Majority of US Catholics Oppose Religious Service Refusal to LGBTQ Customers

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Almost 60% of American Catholics oppose the idea that businesses should be allowed to discriminate against gay and lesbian people on religious grounds.  Read More

German Diocese Begins Discussions of Blessing Same-Gender Relationships

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A German bishop has begun a process to discuss blessings for people in relationships that cannot be married in the Catholic Church, including same-gender couples. Read More