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Catholic Parents Seek to “Put a Human Face” on Transgender Conversations in Church

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For Deacon Ray Dever and his family, supporting a transgender family member is deeply consonant with their Catholic faith. Read More

New Surveys Reveal Gen Z’s Desire for More LGBTQ-Positive Faith Communities

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Several new surveys are showing that Generation Z overwhelmingly supports LGBTQ rights and desires more positive approaches from faith leaders on issues of gender and sexuality. Read More

Pope Reassigns Official Thought to Be Behind Vatican’s Blessing Ban

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A key Vatican official believed to be the person responsible for the Vatican ban on same-gender blessings last year has been reassigned by Pope Francis in a personnel change that could have wider significance. Read More

Sister Jeannine Gramick Feels “Gratitude and Joy” for 50 Years of LGBTQ Ministry

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Sister Jeannine Gramick, co-founder of New Ways Ministry, has shared about her experiences and hopes as she marks 50 years in LGBTQ ministry. Read More

Pope Francis Thanks Sr. Jeannine Gramick for Her 50 Years of LGBTQ Ministry

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Pope Francis has written a supportive letter to Sr. Jeannine Gramick, co-founder of New Ways Ministry, describing her work as in "'the style' of God." Read More

Fear Not: Finding Courage to Share in the Synod

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Fears of not being listened to are still real, but we cannot let them hold us back. Read More

Bishop Encourages Parents to Opt Out of LGBTQ-Inclusive Sex Ed; And More News

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Today's post includes news items about a bishop's opposition to public school sex education, the new home of Dignity/Washington, and more. Read More

Archbishop Warns Priest Who Suggested Being Gay Worse Than Demonic Possession

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A top church official in Malta instructed a priest to refrain from harmful remarks after the priest claimed being LGBTQ was worse than being possessed by the devil. Read More

Benedictine Monks Sever Ties with Catholic School Over Hiring of LGBTQ Coach

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A religious community is severing its relationship with the Catholic school it once sponsored over school officials' decision to hire a lesbian staff member last year. Read More

Author Asks: How Long Until the Church Apologizes for War on Transgender People?

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“It took the Church 350 years to admit they got that whole Galileo thing wrong. How long will it take for them to apologize for waging war on transgender people?” Read More