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This Mother’s Day, let us mirror to LGBTQ people the love of Mary
Article David PalmieriWhen I travel to Rome next month, I will offer a private prayer at the Pietà for Holy Mother Church and all mothers of LGBTQ children
I’m a Catholic priest. When I came out as gay, my parishioners applauded.
Article Rev. Aidan McAleenanI saw how my announcement had actually increased the bond between the parish and myself. And it allowed us all to be more welcoming.
As a young gay Catholic, I equated sexuality with sin. Then I learned to let go.
Article Seandor SzelesI held myself above the other boys, who were so beholden to their bodies, and somehow expected my flesh to be above the confusion of adolescence.
LGBTQ people have always been part of Indigenous cultures and Pacific Island traditions.
Article Louisa WallDespite historical acceptance in many cultures, sexually diverse Indigenous peoples continue to face multiple layers of discrimination and marginalization.
In “Dignitas Infinita,” the Vatican quarrels with a theory of its own making
Article Daniel P. Horan, O.F.M.The Vatican, at least in the case of “Dignitas Infinita,” is much more comfortable working with deductive reasoning that begins with abstractions of its own creation.
James F. Keenan, S.J.: “Dignitas Infinita” falters when it doesn’t practice what it preaches
Article James F. Keenan, S.J.The authors of gender theory are as anonymous as the transgender community. Neither are mentioned.
Papal biographer: Vatican is right on gender theory, but the church must walk with transgender people
Article Austen IvereighThe Vatican needs far more engagement with the experience of transgender people and the issues surrounding dysphoria if it is to be credible in communicating that message.
“Dignitas Infinita” asks the church to consider the experiences of transgender people
Article Dennis H. Holtschneider, C.M.The document deserves thoughtful, informed response from the theological community, the scholarly community and those with firsthand experience of these matters.
How LGBTQ Catholics can celebrate this Easter season
Article Greg KrajewskiI believe that Jesus, in his resurrection, has revealed ways for all LGBTQ Catholics (including myself) to celebrate with our church.
As a transgender Catholic, I don’t see gender diversity as a threat to our faith
Article Maxwell KuzmaMy personal faith journey has shown me that LGBTQ identities are a gift from God, one that helps the entire community grow in openness and love.