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New Book Highlights South African Parish’s Work with LGBTQ Refugees

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A new book chronicling LGBTQ refugees in South Africa aims to bring a positive light to the influences religion can have for the queer community. Read More

Christ the King: The Official Sacred Holiday of LGBTQ Catholics?

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I propose that the Solemnity of Christ the King be made the official sacred holiday of the Catholic LGBTQ community. Before I am tied to the stake and a fire lit beneath my feet, please allow me a minute to explain.  Read More

Sisters of Mercy Reaffirm Commitment on Trans Day of Remembrance and Resilience

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The Sisters of Mercy of the Americas have encouraged their community to participate in the Transgender Day of Remembrance and Resilience today. Read More

U.S. Bishops’ Ban Investments in Transgender Healthcare, But Not Fossil Fuels and Other Ills

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New investment guidelines approved by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) this week mandate no investments be made in companies involved with gender transitions, even as they refused to divest from fossil fuels. Read More

Dutch Catholics Issue Letter Supporting Polish LGBTQ Activists Facing Criminal Trial

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As three Polish LGBTQ rights activists await trial, prominent Dutch priests, women religious, and lay leaders signed a letter to the public prosecutor calling the charges against the defendants “incomprehensible” and “downright shocking.” Read More

Pro-LGBTQ Catholics Rally Outside U.S. Bishops’ Meeting Around Communion Denial

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A network of U.S. Catholic reform groups held a demonstration outside the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops meeting to push back against attempts to deny Communion to pro-LGBTQ and pro-choice politicians. Read More

Pope Francis Writes Letter to Gay Catholic In Support Of Catholics Who Ministered During AIDS Crisis

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Pope Francis has commended the ministry of Catholics who cared for victims of HIV/AIDS, doing so in a letter to the author of a new book on the subject. Read More

For the Synod, How About a Lesbian Potluck?

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Let’s face it, conflicts in long, close relationships get into ruts. Read More

Hope After the Doom of the Last Days

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Kushner, like Daniel and Mark, chooses to leave us with hope after the doom of the Last Days. Read More

New Book Review and Podcast Highlight Complex Intersection of Catholic and LGBTQ

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Today's post features two items about how LGBTQ issues, Catholicism, and the arts intersect, including a new review of James Baldwin. Read More