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LGBTQ Catholic Candidate Speaks on Faith, Finding a Home in the Church

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Evan Bergeron is setting himself up to be the first openly LGBTQ legislator in Louisiana, and his Catholic identity is a significant part of his campaign message. Read More

Catholic School Admits It Withdrew Contract Over Teacher’s Same-Gender Engagement

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A Catholic school that withdrew a new teacher's contract has acknowledged it did so because of the teacher's same-gender engagement, a move the local diocese has said was the "right decision." Read More

U.S. Archbishop Tells Transgender Catholic: “You Belong to the Heart of This Church”

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A leading U.S. archbishop has told a transgender Catholic that they "belong to the heart of this church" and mentioned positively the dialogue he has had with the Catholic parents of LGBTQ children. Read More

Loyola University Chicago Launches “Preferred Name” Policy for Transgender Students

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A Jesuit university has launched a new policy that will allow students to use their "preferred name" in many circumstances on campus. An official there also rejected the idea that LGBTQ-related employment disputes could happen at the university. Read More

Lesbian Teacher Reports Catholic School Withdrew Contract After Mention of Fianceé

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A lesbian teacher has reported that a Catholic school withdrew an employment offer over her sexual orientation. Read More

Review: New Book on Sin in the Catholic Church Has Lessons for LGBTQ Catholics

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Today’s post is from guest blogger Jason Steidl who reviews "Stumbling in Holiness," a new book on sin and sanctity in the church by theologian Brian Flanagan, and shares its implications for LGBTQ and Ally Catholics. Read More

Veterans Who Fought Nazi Occupation Condemn Polish Archbishop’s Anti-LGBTQ Comments

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Veterans of the Warsaw Uprising have released a statement criticizing a Polish archbishop's anti-LGBTQ comments made during a Mass honoring the resistance fighters. Read More

German Bishop Reaffirms His Request for Church Blessings and Civil Partnerships for Same-Gender Couples

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A German bishop has reiterated his support blessing same-gender couples and the need for civil recognition of such relationships, too, saying the hierarchy must reconsider its teachings on homosexuality in light of contemporary science. Read More

U.S. Bishops Applaud Trump Administration Proposal Allowing Anti-LGBTQ Employment Discrimination

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Top U.S. bishops have welcomed the Trump administration's proposed rule that would allow federal contractors to discriminate against LGBTQ employees. Read More

Catholic School Withdraws Teaching Contract Over Social Media Post with Rainbow Colors

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A Catholic school has withdrawn a teacher's contract over the teacher's public support for LGBTQ equality, doing so even after that teacher promised to keep such support private going forward. Read More