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Voices from the LGBTQ+ Jubilee Year Pilgrimage, Part 1

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Diverse perspectives from LGBTQ+ pilgrims from aroujnd the world. Read More

Great Celebrations on the Eve of the LGBTQ+ Pilgrimage to St. Peter’s

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The historic LGBTQ+ pilgrimage takes place today, but the celebrations started yesterday with three special events. Read More

Catholic LGBTQ+ Leaders React to the Death of Pope Francis

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Reactions to the passing of Pope Francis from some prominent Catholic LGBTQ+ leaders. Read More

LGBTQ+ Advocates, Church Reform Groups Offer Mixed Reviews on Synod Document

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With the Synod on Synodality, today's post is a round up of how Catholic LGBTQ+ advocates and other reform-minded faithful have responded. Read More

LGB Catholics Tell Their Stories Next to the Vatican; More Synod Updates

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ROME—While LGBTQ+ issues are off the the Synod General Assembly's agenda this month, that has not stopped discussions of them around the Vatican. Today's post features a few news items and commentaries from this week. Read More

Some LGBTQ-Positive Members Appointed to Synod Study Groups; And More News

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Concurrent with the release of the Synod on Synodality's latest working document two weeks ago, the Vatican also published the members in the previously-established study groups for specific questions raised during the synodal process. Today's post includes that news and more reactions from reform organizations. Read More

Leading Italian Prelate Clarifies Pope Francis Not Opposed to Gay Priests; And More Reactions

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A leader for the Italian Episcopal Conference has denied widely-reported claims that Pope Francis believes gay men should be universally denied entry to seminaries. The prelate, who did not directly address the pope's reported use of an anti-gay word, did criticize news reports for taking Francis' words of context. Read More

“I Wish the Vatican Would See My Inalienable Dignity,” Says Trans Catholic; More Reactions

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Today's post features more reactions to Dignitas Infinita, the Vatican declaration on human dignity released last Monday that sharply condemned "Gender Theory" and "Sex Change." Read More

LGBTQ+ Advocates Forge Ahead in Seeking Inclusion from Synodal Process

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The countdown to the Synod on Synodality's final global assembly in October 2024 has begun, and there are many questions both about what may change by year's end and if anything has changed already. An article in U.S. Catholic provided some analysis about the Synod and change as it relates to issues of church reform. Read More

LGBTQ+ Advocates Celebrate Pope’s Approval of Same-Gender Blessings

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On Monday, the Vatican issued a declaration, approved by Pope Francis, that made blessings for same-gender couples possible in the church. In posts this week, Bondings 2.0 will detail various reactions from Catholic LGBTQ+ advocates, secular groups, church leaders, and others. Read More