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77% of U.S. Catholics Support Communion for LGBTQ+ People, Reports New Survey

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A new survey shows that most lay Catholics in the U.S. disagree with conservative bishops on disputed issues, including abortion rights, politicians receiving Communion, and the inclusion of LGBTQ+ people. Read More

Coming Out Was “Nothing Short of Divine Intervention,” Writes Bisexual Catholic Leader

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When I did emerge as an out bisexual man, it was nothing short of a divine intervention. Read More

What Does the Trinity Have to Do With Pride?

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During Pride Month, we remember afflictions from the past, but we know that what those afflictions produced was not disaster, but endurance.  Read More

New Ways Ministry Issues Synod Report on LGBTQ Catholics and Allies

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Yesterday, New Ways Ministry released its report on what LGBTQ people and allies are saying during the synodal process. The report is now available to read and share widely. Read More

Theologian’s “Queer God de Amor” Book Is Canceled by Catholic Publisher

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Read the full statement of Miguel Diaz, former U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See, and Professor of Theology at Loyola University Chicago. Read More

Gay Jesuit Priest Calls for Church to Recognize LGBTQ+ Saints

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Fr. Jim McDermott, an openly gay Jesuit priest and pop culture writer, has penned an essay in America arguing for the importance of canonizing of LGBRQ+ saints.  Read More

On LGBTQ Foster Care, Bethany Provides an Example for Catholic Agencies

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Bethany Christian Service’s new commitment to LGBTQ non-discrimination is an example that Catholic agencies should follow. Read More

Author’s Debut Novel Features Queer Catholic Protagonist with a Happy Ending

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For LGBTQ youth, Catholic school can be a fraught experience. In a debut novel, The Lesbiana’s Guide to Catholic School, Sonora Reyes gives the protagonist who is a queer, Catholic school student a happy ending. Read More

Vatican Official Welcomes LGBTQ People to World Meeting of Families This June

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A key Vatican official has affirmed that LGBTQ families will be welcomed at the World Meeting of Families occurring later this month, but any specific mention of LGBTQ issues is absent from the program. Read More

QUOTE TO NOTE: Catholicism Must Rethink All of Sexuality and Gender Ideas to Make Progress on LGBTQ Issues

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I propose we consider not just 'sexual abuse' but 'abuse of sexuality.' " Read More