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Malta’s Archbishop Celebrates Mass Marking 20 Years of Drachma LGBTI+ Ministry

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A key Vatican official has joined Maltese LGBTQ+ Catholics and allies to celebrate 20 years of inclusive ministry in the country, with the prelate telling attendees: "We accept each other as siblings; and we welcome each other as a precious gift." Read More

Vatican Issues Late Criticism of Olympics’ Drag Performance, Joining Bishops’ Growing Backlash

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The Vatican has issued a statement about a drag performance during the Olympics' opening ceremonies more than a week after controversy initially broke out, joined by more bishops and political leaders expressing concern over the segment. Read More

Catholic Parents in Malta Say “Dignitas Infinita” Is Devastating for Transgender People

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The members of Drachma Parents were greatly distressed when we read Dignitas Infinita and saw our Trans* siblings who are being once again pushed to the periphery and again denied any small shaft of light they might have found to make them feel whole. Read More

Testimony of Catholic Mother of Gay Son Vs. Priest’s Anti-Gay Essay

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In Malta, the head of a group for Catholic parents of LGBTQ children has written an op-ed just days after a priest wrote an anti-gay piece that attracted intense criticism. Read More