World Youth Day Archives - New Ways Ministry

LGBTQI Pilgrimage to World Youth Day Brought Hope to Thousands

February 12, 2019/1 Comment/in Schools & Youth /by Catherine Buck

"We were there to advocate for the full rights and inclusion of LGBTQI people in the Catholic church. Our goal was mostly to meet with people, to be present and visible. We were standing as an intentional counter to any anti-LGBTQI official messaging" Read More

Pope Francis Met by LGBTQ Kiss-In During World Youth Day

February 4, 2019/0 Comments/in Pope Francis, Schools & Youth /by Jonathan Nisly

Joyful protesters greeted Pope Francis during World Youth Day celebrations with a kiss. LGBTQ activists organized a kiss-in, or “besaton” in Spanish, to coincide with the Pope’s visit to the events in Panama City, Panama . Read More

New Ways Ministry Blogger Is Heading to World Youth Day 2019

November 25, 2018/2 Comments/in New Ways Ministry, Personal Stories, Schools & Youth /by Catherine Buck

I’ve been lucky enough to travel a lot in my life, but there’s never been a trip quite like the one I’ll be embarking on soon. Read More

Pope Francis Plants Seeds for Equality at World Youth Day

August 1, 2016/3 Comments/in Schools & Youth, Uncategorized /by Robert Shine, Managing Editor

World Youth Day 2016 concluded yesterday, ending a crowded week of catechetical programs and prayer opportunities... Read More

World Youth Day Is a Perfect Moment for Pope Francis’ LGBT Apology

July 30, 2016/2 Comments/in Parish Life & Pastoral Care, Schools & Youth, Uncategorized /by Robert Shine, Managing Editor

Tomorrow, Pope Francis concludes his visit to World Youth Day in Poland by celebrating a closing... Read More

LGBT Welcome Center for World Youth Day in Poland

July 20, 2016/8 Comments/in Hierarchy, Schools & Youth /by Francis DeBernardo, Editor

LGBT youth and their supporters will have a safe place to meet each other and... Read More

The Best of 2013 in Catholic LGBT News

December 31, 2013/5 Comments/in Anti-LGBTQ Criminalization, Employment Issues, Hierarchy, Marriage & Family, New Ways Ministry, Politics & Human Rights, Theology & Church Teaching /by Robert Shine, Managing Editor

Yesterday, we posted our list of the worst of 2013 in Catholic LGBT news. Today,... Read More

LGBT Issues Pervade 2013 Call to Action Conference

November 4, 2013/1 Comment/in Uncategorized /by Robert Shine, Managing Editor

LGBT Catholic issues pervaded Call to Action’s 2013 conference this past weekend as progressive Catholics... Read More

World Youth Day Pilgrims Kick Off “Queer Catholic Faith” Season

October 9, 2013/0 Comments/in Arts, Books & Culture, Parish Life & Pastoral Care, Schools & Youth /by Francis DeBernardo, Editor

DignityUSA, a national organization for LGBT Catholics and supporters, is hosting their third season of Queer... Read More

Excommunicated Priest Suing Diocese is Inspired by Pope Francis

August 21, 2013/7 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Francis DeBernardo, Editor

Excommunicated this spring for making public comments in support of LGBT people, Robert Francisco Daniel... Read More

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