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Catholic Leaders Seek “Stronger Moral Leadership” from President Biden on LGBTQ+ Rights

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How well has President Joe Biden, who often touts his Catholic faith, navigated LGBTQ+ issues? A new article in The Hill highlights how Biden both has been a “champion” and “behind the times” when it comes to advocating for LGBTQ+ people. Read More

Catholic Faith Prompts Nebraska Legislator to Filibuster Anti-Transgender Legislation

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Catholic faith has been motivating Nebraska State Senator Machaela Cavanaugh to block transphobic legislation. “I don't believe God makes mistakes. I believe that transgender children are perfect the way that they are," said Cavanaugh. Read More

Two LGBTQ+ Catholics Face Each Other in Election for San Francisco Political Office

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Two queer Catholics are vying for the same district seat to serve on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. The historic political body, which was home to Harvey Milk, the first openly gay man to serve in a political office in the United States, will soon be the workplace of an LGBTQ Catholic, according to the Bay Area Reporter. Read More

Lesbian Democratic Nominee for Oregon Governor Speaks About Catholic Upbringing

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Tina Kotek is currently running for governor in Oregon, having won the Democratic nomination in the state's primaries last week. Kotek is counting on her previous experience, including her Catholic upbringing, to convince voters that she is ready to move to the governor’s mansion. Read More

Italian Legislator Cites Catholic Faith in Decision to Come Out Publicly as Gay

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An Italian legislator and former governmental minister came out publicly as gay last month on late-night television, citing his Catholic identity as one of the motivations for affirming his identity. Read More

Scottish Bishops Restate Their Opposition to Hate Crime Bill with LGBTQ Protections

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Catholic leaders in Scotland have joined with Protestants to oppose parts of a proposed hate crime bill that they fear would limit their abilities to legally make negative statements about LGBTQ people. Read More

U.S. Bishops Suggest Equality Act Would Harm Religious People and Mandate Abortions

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Leaders of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) issued a letter against the Equality Act, suggesting the legislation could "inflict numerous legal and social harms" on religious people and "be construed to include an abortion mandate." Read More

Catholics and Joe Biden Can Find Common Ground for Equality, Writes Lay Minister

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Catholic social teaching can provide common ground for President Joe Biden and U.S. Catholics to work together on LGBTQ issues, Yunuen Trujillo suggested in a recent op-ed for the National Catholic Reporter. Read More

With Joe Biden’s Inauguration Today, a Catholic President Is Set to Lead on LGBTQ Equality

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U.S. President-elect Joseph Biden, who is being inaugurated today, should utilize his Catholic principles to enact policies which protect the LGBTQ community. Read More

Scotland’s Bishops: New Hate Crime Legislation Could Outlaw Bible and Catholic Teaching

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In an appeal to Scotland's government, the nation's bishops have claimed that proposed hate crime legislation could effectively outlaw the Bible and Catholic teachings if some consider them offensive. Read More