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U.S. Theology Conferences This June Mark Turning Point on LGBTQ+ Issues—Here’s Why.

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This year, the presence at theological conferences of prominent, out LGBTQ+ theologians and of scholars discussing LGBTQ+ issues in theology felt like a turning point, both for the societies themselves and for the future of Catholic theology in this country. Read More

Should Not a Triune God Use “They/Them” Pronouns?

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I’ve thought for a long time that our Triune God would use singular they/them pronouns. God is clearly intersex or nonbinary or both, and so why wouldn’t they? Read More

“A Painful Lack of Understanding”: Theologians Respond to Vatican’s Latest Declaration

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"Fundamentally unserious," "not just insulting, devastating," and "a painful lack of understanding." These are some Catholic theologians' appraisals of Dignitas Infinita, the Vatican document on human dignity released Monday that condemns “gender theory” and “sex change," appraisals featured in today's post. Read More

Maltese Catholics Gift Pope Francis Book of LGBTQ+ Testimonies; And More News

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Today's post includes story about a Maltese Catholic LGBTQ+ group's new book, Greek bishops' opposition to marriage equality, and a gathering of transgender-negative bishops in Prague. Read More

Fordham U. Press Picks Up Queer Latinx Theology Book Cancelled by Maryknoll

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Today's post is a statement from Fordham University Press about publication of a new book on Latinx queer theology that had originally been cancelled by Orbis Books. Read More

Theologian’s “Queer God de Amor” Book Is Canceled by Catholic Publisher

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Read the full statement of Miguel Diaz, former U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See, and Professor of Theology at Loyola University Chicago. Read More

Queer Catholic Theologians of Color Gather for Ground-Breaking Dialogue

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Scholars at a U.S. university gathered queer Catholic theologians and advocates of color for a dialogue to focus on the intersections of their experiences, including LGBTQ identities. Read More

How Can LGBTQ Catholics Proceed After Fulton?; And Other News

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Today's post includes news items on how Catholics can respond to the U.S. Supreme Court's Fulton decision, a new op-ed on the U.S. bishops' anti-LGBTQ efforts, and more. Read More

Catholic Leaders, Including Bishop Stowe, Begin Pride Month with Blessing Service

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Several Catholic leaders joined DignityUSA to mark the beginning of Pride Month with a prayer service focused on blessing, including one bishop. Read More

Former U.S. Ambassador to Vatican Emphasizes Church’s Role in LGBTQ Homelessness

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Miguel Diaz, a theologian and a former U.S. ambassador to the Holy See, has taken up Pope Francis' exhortation to care for internally displaced persons by connecting it with the problem of homelessness in the U.S. today. In particular, Diaz highlights the plight of LGBTQ people, especially youth, who are housing insecure. Read More