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Madrid Archdiocese Chastises Chapel for Hosting Same-Gender Wedding

The Archdiocese of Madrid has criticized a civil marriage ceremony between two men because the ceremony took place in a private Catholic chapel. Read More

You Feel It in Your Bowels

Grace and nature, redemption and obedience: these are knit together in the sinews of your trans body. Read More

Next Week: Join LGBTQ+ Spiritual Conversations for the Synod!

In preparation for the Synod on Synodality’s conclusion this October, New Ways Ministry is hosting a “Conversations in the Spirit” gathering for LGBTQ+ people and allies. All are invited to participate! Read More

Pope Francis: Same-Gender Couples “Live the Gift of Love” and Deserve Protection

Pope Francis has reaffirmed his support for same-gender civil unions, writing that such couples "who live the gift of love an have legal coverage like everyone else." He made other LGBTQ-positive remarks as he marks eleven years as pope. Read More

Key Synod Official Endorses Queer Blessings; And More Updates

A top cardinal who plays a central role in the Synod has voiced his support for Fiducia Supplicans, the Vatican declaration allowing blessings for same-gender couples. Today's post features that news and other developments related to blessings. Read More

Students at St. Edward’s University Protest Removal of Pride Flag on Campus

After a Pride flag in a Catholic university's campus coffeehouse was removed by school administrators, students are calling for changes to increase inclusivity at the institution. Read More

Transgender Activist’s Funeral Was Moment for Catholics to Learn from Queer Culture

A funeral for transgender activist Cecilia Gentilini at New York City's St. Patrick's Cathedral prompted strong backlash from anti-LGBTQ+ critics, as well as Cardinal Timothy Dolan and the Archdiocese of New York. But some pro-transgender Catholics have a different take on the controversial liturgy, suggesting it actually did much good. Read More

Dear Bishops: Imitate Jesus’ Open Welcome

What’s a bishop to do? Clearly these are difficult situations for them. Perhaps I can offer some thoughts on how to approach incidents like this. So, ahem, here goes. Read More

The Priest Who Made Every Sunday A Pink Sunday

When Henry embodied the radical welcoming and healing acted out by Jesus, and filled an entire church with it, so many were healed of their hurt. Read More

Cardinal Dolan Condemns Funeral Celebrating Transgender Advocate

New York's top prelate has condemned a funeral celebrated for a transgender woman that was held at the city's St. Patrick Cathedral, a condemnation that prompted pushback from the deceased's family and LGBTQ+ advocates. Read More