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U.S. Catholics Like Pope Francis, But They Differ With Him on Marriage Equality

One benefit of a papal visit is that the media focuses its attention on the... Read More

Pope Francis' Remark About Children's Book Raises Question of His Support for Lesbian and Gay Families

Pope Francis is once again making headlines for a message which may have contained a... Read More

Chicago Archbishop: 'We Must Be Open to New Avenues & Creativity When It Comes to Families'

Chicago's Archbishop Blase Cupich called for the church to improve its welcome of nontraditional families in his homily last Sunday, offering a beautiful reflection as the church prepares for October's Synod of Bishops. Read More

What The People of God Would Say to Pope Francis

A few days ago, we asked Bondings 2.0 readers what you would say about LGBT issues... Read More

What Would You Say to Pope Francis about LGBT Issues in the Church?

A few months back, the Jesuit-weekly America asked high-profile Catholics ranging from Stephen Colbert to James Keenan what they would say to Pope Francis if they were afforded five minutes with the pontiff. Read More

Pope Francis' Appointments Raise Stakes at October Synod on the Family

Delegates personally appointed by Pope Francis could positively alter outcomes at this fall's Synod of Bishops when it comes to LGBT issues, but even if they do not this rebalancing will certainly produce heated debate. Read More

How Pope Francis' Message of Encounter Might Cause a "Miracle" This September

Calls for Pope Francis to address LGBT issues during his September visit to the United States are mounting, but few expect truly positive engagement from the pontiff on the American Church's most disputed topic. Still, real change could happen if model Pope Francis' commitment to encounter and to conversation, a "miracle" of sorts if it should happen. Read More

Letter Asks Pope Francis to Encounter LGBT Catholics During U.S. Visit

A coalition of Catholic, LGBT, and Hispanic groups have invited Pope Francis to meet with LGBT Catholics during his U.S. visit in September, contrasting the exclusionary policies of the 2015 World Meeting of Families. Read More

Sister of Mercy Joins Parents in Protests Against Firing of Lesbian Educator

A prominent Sister of Mercy has joined parents in criticizing an LGBT church worker's expulsion, setting her apart from Mercy leadership which expressed its support for the discrimination. Read More

Fired New Jersey Priest Asks Pope Francis to Defend LGBT Church Workers

A priest fired for opposing anti-gay bullying has written to Pope Francis, asking the pontiff to stem the expulsion of LGBT church workers. Read More