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Bishops in Uruguay Divided on Nation’s Transgender Equality Law

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Uruguay's bishops have expressed divided opinions on whether to support a pre-referendum vote that could lead to repeal of the nation's hallmark transgender rights law. Read More

Michigan Catholics Strongly Support LGBT Civil Rights Protections

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Michigan Catholics have voiced resounding support for legal protections for LGBTQ+ people in areas of housing and employment, according to a new statewide survey. Read More

Catholic Advocates Share Reflections on LGBTQ People in Their Homelands

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Today's post features more personal reactions from several attendees at the Global Network of Rainbow Catholics' recent assembly who were asked about the most pressing LGBTQ Catholic issues in their context. Read More

DignityUSA Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Chicago Gathering

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Dignity USA celebrated its 50th anniversary with a conference over July 4th weekend, a moment in which many members reflected on not only the organization's past but its future as well. Read More

Catholics Can Help Stalled Acceptance Rates for LGBTQ People in U.S.–And in Our Church

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Isn’t public opinion on LGBTQ people improving?  The complicated answer holds some surprising lessons for... Read More

NEWS NOTES: Swiss Catholic Women Endorse Marriage Equality, English LGBT+ Catholics Celebrate 20 Years, And More

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Today's post includes stories about how Catholic women in Switzerland are standing for marriage equality and LGBT+ Catholics in England celebrated twenty years of ministry during Pride. Read More

Bishops Claim Parliament “Hijacked” New Law to Legalize Marriage Equality in Northern Ireland

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Irish bishops have expressed alarm about a law passed by Britain's Parliament that would legalize marriage equality and abortion in Northern Ireland if the province's self-government is not restored by late October. Read More

LGBTQ Advocates Unconvinced by Polish Bishops’ Condemnation of Anti-Pride Violence

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Poland's bishops have condemned anti-LGBTQ violence that occurred earlier this month during Pride festivities, but many equality advocates are unconvinced by the hierarchy's response given the church's alleged role in fomenting anti-LGBTQ sentiments. Read More

125+ Catholic Leaders Sign Letter to End Trump Administration’s “Natural Law” Commission

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More than 100 Catholic leaders have signed a letter expressing objections to the Trump administration's new Commission on Unalienable Rights, one of several such protests from LGBTQ groups and other concerned activists. Read More