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Catholic Lesbian Religious Educator Evaluates Progress in the Church

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"I can be proud of many achievements of gay people in the church; we show ourselves and contribute. What I'm not proud of, however, is my homosexuality itself, because I've had it since birth. It's my gift from God." Read More

German Catholic Youth Groups Turn Out in Force to Celebrate Pride

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The visibility of Catholic youth at these events is crucial: "Youth organization work shows that things can be different." Read More

#OutInChurch Leader Describes Origins of the Movement

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Archbishop: "A church in which you have to hide because of your sexual orientation cannot be in the spirit of Jesus." Read More

Germany’s #OutInChurch Movement Reflects on Three Years of Activism

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"The testimony of queer believers is needed on the way to a truly inclusive church ‘for all.’" Read More

As Society Moves Toward the Right, Catholic Leaders Work for Better LGBTQ+ Ministry

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"It is frightening to see the prejudices against queer lifestyles that are emerging among schoolchildren again.” Read More

LGBTQ+ Issues Are Top Religion Stories of 2024; and More News

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Not surprisingly, "Dignitas Infinita" was cited on two important lists. Read More

In Germany, Bishop and Nonbinary Catholic Give Joint Homily at Leadership Meeting

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In Germany, a nonbinary Catholic and a bishop offered a joint homily as part of meetings for the country's ongoing synodal process. Today's post includes this news and more developments from the German church. Read More

Leaders of Germany’s #OutInChurch Negative About Church’s Response, Affirm Gay Religious

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A leader of Germany's #OutInChurch initiative has evaluated the church's response in the past two years quite negatively, while one member of the initiative affirmed the presence of gay men in religious life. Elsewhere in the country, a Catholic men's group criticized some of Pope Francis anti-transgender rhetoric.  Read More

LGBTQ+ German Church Workers Write to Pope Francis Seeking Reforms to Catechism

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LGBTQ+ church workers in Germany who wrote to Pope Francis proposing evolutions in church teaching have now released their letter publicly after receiving no response. Read More

Diocese Promotes Valentine’s Day Blessings with Photo of Queer Couple Kissing

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A German diocese has promoted blessings for couples, including same-gender ones, even posting a photo of two men kissing with the words "Love is everything."  Read More