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Wire Story Archbishop Gherardo Gambelli / September 24, 2026

Archbishop of Florence: Listen to LGBTQ people to discern what God is doing

Archbishop Gherardo Gambelli of Florence reflects on listening to LGBTQ Catholics and pastoral practices in remarks delivered General Curia of the Society of Jesus on September 4, 2026.

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Luís Corrêa Lima, S.J. / September 21, 2026

Luís Corrêa Lima, S.J. on Study Group 9: LGBTQ people and the Synod’s promising path

In this article in Outreach’s Study Group 9 series, Luís Corrêa Lima, S.J., reflects on the church’s call to listen to LGBTQ Catholics while engaging Scripture and tradition anew.

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Christine Zuba / September 16, 2026

As a transgender Catholic, I implore church leaders to condemn hurtful language

Christine Zuba discusses the negative treatment and perception of transgender people and calls on church leaders to condemn hurtful language.

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Justas Ivanauskas / September 14, 2026

I planned to protest Pride in Lithuania—Instead, I brought water and an invitation

Justas Ivanauskas shares about the LGBTQ ministry “Light in the Dark” and the services they offer for the LGBTQ Catholic community.

The Outreach Guide to the Bible and Homosexuality

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The Holy See’s Teaching on Catholic Schools

Scholarly Work Archbishop J. Michael Miller, CSB

A reflection on the responsiblities and characteristics of today’s Catholic schools.

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Genitori fortunati. Vivere da credenti il coming out dei figli

Book Spanish Jeannine Gramick, SL

Testimonianze di genitori cristiani alle prese con la scoperta dell’omosessualità dei loro figli.

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Project Gionata’s Listing of LGBTQ Christian Groups in Italy

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In many Italian cities there are different realities (groups or associations) for LGBT Christians and their families, who try to be places of welcome, spiritual research and witness, so that each person can feel understood, loved and supported in his or her path of growth in faith and acceptance of one’s identity.