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Lesbian Democratic Nominee for Oregon Governor Speaks About Catholic Upbringing

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Tina Kotek is currently running for governor in Oregon, having won the Democratic nomination in the state's primaries last week. Kotek is counting on her previous experience, including her Catholic upbringing, to convince voters that she is ready to move to the governor’s mansion. Read More

Review: Yunuen Trujillo’s New Book Is Essential Reading for Starting LGBTQ Ministry

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Yunuen Trujillo’s "LGBTQ Catholics: A Guide to Inclusive Ministry" provides an essential roadmap for starting and growing LGBTQ ministry. Read More

How Can I Stay? Finding Manna in the Desert of Exclusion

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How could I stay in an institution that made God’s love so small, so exclusive? Read More

More Canadian Catholic School Districts Allow Pride Flags to Fly This June

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The decision of whether or not to fly Pride flags during the month of June has roiled many Catholic school districts in Canada for several years. This month has been no different as one school board denied requests from one school to show LGBTQ+ support, but progress is being made. Read More

Jesuit School Stands Firm As Bishop Strips It of Catholic Designation Over Pride Flag

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A Jesuit school in Massachusetts has said it will not take down Pride and Black Lives Matter flags after the local bishop announced the school would no longer be designated as a Catholic one. Read More

Leading Theology Society Calls on U.S. Bishops to Reconsider Its Anti-LGBTQ+ Efforts

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A leading organization for Catholic theologians has approved a resolution affirming its support for LGBTQ+ people and calling on church leaders to roll back their efforts against equality. Read More

After 26 Year Fast, Gay Abuse Survivor Told by Pope Francis to “Take Communion”

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Pope Francis has told a gay survivor of clergy sexual abuse to "take Communion" after the survivor had refrained from doing so for 26 years, in part because of his sexual orientation. Read More

77% of U.S. Catholics Support Communion for LGBTQ+ People, Reports New Survey

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A new survey shows that most lay Catholics in the U.S. disagree with conservative bishops on disputed issues, including abortion rights, politicians receiving Communion, and the inclusion of LGBTQ+ people. Read More

Coming Out Was “Nothing Short of Divine Intervention,” Writes Bisexual Catholic Leader

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When I did emerge as an out bisexual man, it was nothing short of a divine intervention. Read More

New Ways Ministry Issues Synod Report on LGBTQ Catholics and Allies

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Yesterday, New Ways Ministry released its report on what LGBTQ people and allies are saying during the synodal process. The report is now available to read and share widely. Read More