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“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

Bishop Calls Transgender Day of Visibility a “Source of Division”; And More News

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Today's post includes news about one U.S. bishop's objections to Transgender Day of Visibility, the closure of the homophobic website Church Militant, and more. Read More

Bishop John Stowe: Blessing LGBTQ+ Couples “Almost Signifies God’s Approval”

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Last Monday, the Vatican released a document from Pope Francis in which he expressed an openness to church blessings for same-gender couples. A number of Catholic leaders have responded positively, including Lexington's Bishop John Stowe. Read More

LGBTQ+ Publications Honored by Catholic Media Association

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Several LGBTQ-related books and articles won awards at the annual Catholic Media Association (CMA) meeting earlier this month. Today's post features information about those awardees. Read More

Queer Couple Named Prom Queens at Catholic School Where LGBTQ+ Teachers Once Fired; And More News

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Today's post includes news about Catholic schools that have become far more LGBTQ-positive after employment discrimination incidents several years back. Read More

After Colorado Shooting, Bishops’ Responses Muted, Other Catholic Leaders Speak Out

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Catholics are reacting to the mass shooting at a Colorado LGBTQ+ nightclub last weekend. While bishops' statements have been more tepid, many other Catholic leaders offered strong statements of solidarity with the victims and the LGBTQ+ community. Read More

To Whom Is Jesus Really Saying “Depart from Me”?

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Could Jesus mean his “Depart from me!” precisely for those who would try to exclude others? Read More

Outreach Conference on LGBTQ+ Ministry Had Palpable Sense of Gladness and Welcome

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The first in-person Outreach LGBTQ Ministry Conference, held in June at Fordham University, was an occasion for celebration of LGBTQ+ Catholic identities, commitment to ongoing ministry, and discussion of the LGBTQ+ issues today. Read More

The Church Is LGBTQ Catholics’ Rightful Home—And We’re Here to Stay

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The time when LGBTQ Catholics had to leave the Church to be safe or to not make others uncomfortable is over. This is our rightful home, we are here to stay. Read More

Pope Francis in Letter to LGBTQ Catholics: God “Does Not Disown Any of His Children”

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Pope Francis has written another letter to LGBTQ people, saying this time that God "does not disown any of his children." Read More