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Bishop Expresses “Serious Concerns” Over New LGBTQ Law Clinic at Gonzaga University

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The bishop of Spokane, Washingon, has expressed "serious concern" over Gonzaga University School of Law's inauguration of a new LGBTQ+ Rights Clinic. Read More

Archbishop Who Defended Firing of Two LGBTQ Teachers Places School President on Leave

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The archbishop of Seattle defended Catholic officials' decision to force two LGBTQ teachers out of their jobs last week, and this week placed on leave the president of the school where the forced resignations occurred. Read More

Bishops Refute Claims that Pope Francis Displeased with Fr. James Martin’s LGBT Ministry

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Two bishops have pushed back against anonymous claims that, during an ad limina visit with U.S. bishops, Pope Francis expressed concern with Fr. James Martin's LGBT ministry. Read More

Come Back to Me

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Today is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent's 40 days, when we try to pay closer attention to God's gifts of  love, mercy, and forgiveness. Read how several Catholic LGBTQ people and Allies have experienced that love and mercy in so many unique ways.  Read More

In New Memoir, Writer Joseph Caldwell Calls Being Gay and Catholic a “Form of Grace”

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A new review of playwright and novelist Joseph Caldwell’s memoir "In The Shadow of the Bridge" discusses Caldwell’s relationship to his Catholic faith in the context of sexuality. Read More

Students at St. Joseph’s U. React to Alleged Forced Resignation of LGBTQ Employee

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Students at Saint Joseph’s University, Philadelphia, are beginning to question the university’s support of the LGBTQ community after a campus minister sued the university for sexual orientation-based harassment and discrimination. Read More

A Lenten Project to Benefit You–And LGBTQ People and Allies Around the Globe!

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This Wednesday, we will begin our Lenten journeys towards the great feast of Easter!  This season of purging and repentance is filled with reassurances of God's everlasting love and mercy.  Catholic LGBTQ people and Allies have experienced that love and mercy in so many unique ways, through so many powerful experiences.  Read More

Sr. Ilia Delio Says Church Only Survives If Doors Opened to LGBTQ People & Others

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A well-known Franciscan Sister theologian who writes and speaks on science and religion has commented positively on an inclusive church for LGBTQ people, and others who are marginalized. Read More

Former U.S. Ambassador to Vatican Emphasizes Church’s Role in LGBTQ Homelessness

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Miguel Diaz, a theologian and a former U.S. ambassador to the Holy See, has taken up Pope Francis' exhortation to care for internally displaced persons by connecting it with the problem of homelessness in the U.S. today. In particular, Diaz highlights the plight of LGBTQ people, especially youth, who are housing insecure. Read More

LGBTQ Groups Again Denied Admission to Staten Island St. Patrick’s Day Parade

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The Pride Center of Staten Island has once again been denied permission to march in Staten Island’s annual St. Patrick’s Day parade. Read More