Welcome. God loves you.

James Martin, S.J. / November 16, 2024

Is this the end of the world?

The reason that apocalyptic literature is for the “dispossessed” is that it often comes in response to the suffering of peoples, and points them to a future in which God’s justice and mercy are made fully manifest.

Cardinal Stephen Chow, S.J. / November 13, 2024

Cardinal Chow: What I learned listening to LGBTQ people during the Synod

Cardinal Stephen Chow of Hong Kong reflects on stories from LGBTQ Catholics from around the world: “If we are serious about developing our church into a synodal church, listening to different social groups, including those with whom we might have a hard time identifying ourselves, is mandatory.”

Outreach Staff / November 10, 2024

Webinar: How to navigate holiday family stress for LGBTQ Catholics

Join Outreach on Nov. 20 for a special virtual event that will explore challenges facing some LGBTQ Catholics during the holiday season.

James Martin, S.J. / November 6, 2024

James Martin, S.J.: Advice for LGBTQ people who feel afraid after the election

LGBTQ people feeling unsure or afraid can try to remember to seek out help if they need it, to stand by their friends and do what they can to fend off despair.

The Outreach Guide to the Bible and Homosexuality

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More than a Monologue: Sexual Diversity and the Catholic Church: Voices of Our Times (Catholic Practice in North America)

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Essays on sexual diversity and Catholic tradition drawn from a 2011 conference at Fordham University.

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Academic Statement on the Ethics of Free and Faithful Same-Sex Relationships

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The Statement has been endorsed by more than 60 Catholic scholars and is currently available in 10 languages. Links to the full report, “Christian Objections to Same Sex Relationships: An Academic Assessment.”