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Pope Emphasizes Creative Pastoral Accompaniment Instead of a Focus on Sexual Activity

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It has become Pope Francis' custom to meet with the Jesuit community in areas to which he travels, and most often, these conversations are later published. The latest transcript from his trip to Portugal for World Youth Day was just published, and includes comments on LGBTQ+ people. Read More

Queerness Must Be “Essential Component of the Synodal Journey,” Argues Gay Theologian

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A gay theologian has argued that queerness and queer theology must be "an essential component of the synodal journey" ahead of the Synod on Synodality's first global assembly this October. Read More

A “Key to the Kingdom” for Queer Liberation

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Too many LGBTQ individuals have felt so bound by the judgements of the Church that they do not dare approach God. Read More

Gay Priest Releases New Book on Leaders in LGBTQ+ History; And More News

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Today's post includes news about a new book from artist and Redemptorist priest Jan Haen, right wing Catholics' efforts to cancel an LGBTQ+ singer's concert, and more. Read More

Catholic School Staff, Parents, Students Protest Oakland Diocese’s Proposed Gender Policy

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A Catholic school community in California is trying to stop a transgender-negative policy from being released by the diocese, saying the bishop and diocesan officials have failed to dialogue and engage real concerns. Read More

The Diocese of Worcester’s New Gender Policy Is a Bit Too Familiar

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My first clue was a misspelling of the Holy Father’s name (“Frances”), which appears in both policies. This error prompted me to take a closer look. Read More

Pope Francis Congratulates Australian Catholic LGBTQ+ Group on 50th Anniversary

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Pope Francis has congratulated a Catholic LGBTQ+ group in Australia as it celebrates its 50th anniversary, with the the group's leaders calling the pope's message an inspirational milestone. Read More

Massachusetts Catholics, LGBTQ+ Advocates Condemn Worcester Diocese’s Gender Policy

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Backlash against the Diocese of Worcester's new policy on gender identity has continued, with some LGBTQ+ launching a petition ahead of local Pride celebrations kicking off next month. Read More

U.S. Priests Group Defends Gay Clergy, Seeks Dialogue with Bishops

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A reform-oriented priests' group approved a statement of support for gay clergy at its assembly earlier this year, and ask the U.S. bishops to do likewise for such men. Read More

A House of Prayer for ALL Peoples

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It is not hard to make the leap from the Canaanite Foreigner to those of us who identify as LGBTQIA+. Read More