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The College of William & Mary Honors Gay Historian John Boswell; And Other News

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Today's post features news about The College of William and Mary honoring gay historian John Boswell with a new building dedication and other news items. Read More

As Synodal Process Begins, Will LGBTQ People Be Included In The Church’s Listening?

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In his homily opening the the synodal process today, Pope Francis asked: "Are we good at listening?" Read More

On Clinging to Anti-Queer Riches and the Reign of God

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But, rather than seeing myself on Jesus’ side in this story, more and more I see myself as the rich person, clinging to that which keeps me from salvation. Read More

The Question Is Not “Was Cardinal John Henry Newman Gay?” But “Was He Straight?”

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To find an answer to the question “Was Cardinal Newman gay?” I think may best be answered by rephrasing the question to "Was Cardinal Newman straight?" Read More

Benedictine Superior at Benet Academy Concerned by Hiring of LGBTQ Employee

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The head of the religious community that oversees Benet Academy has expressed concern about the school's hiring of an LGBTQ employee. Read More

In Germany, Synodal Way Approves Text that Seeks Blessings for LGBTQ Couples

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German Catholics took their next steps in the Synodal Way with the second assembly last weekend that included approval of a text which speaks positively about LGBTQ people and calls for the church to bless their relationships. Read More

LGBTQ Advocates Seek Apology from Archbishop Over Disparaging Remarks

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LGBTQ advocates in Mexico have demanded an apology from an archbishop after his disparaging remarks regarding marriage equality. Read More

Gay Priest Affirms God’s Love for Transgender People, Including His Sister

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"I believe God invites each of us to stand in defense of any child of God who is being bullied, even if that means accompanying a sister in transition and standing guard outside of a bathroom stall." Read More

Queerness Is Integral to Catholic Discussions of Family and Amoris Laetitia

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Queerness needs to be urgently centered and made visible as we listen and learn from the body of Christ. Read More

All Our Relations Are Sacred

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In my Lakota culture we use a particular phrase when we pray, “Mitakuye Oyasin.” Roughly translated it means, “All our relations.” Read More