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The weight of the world and a five-letter word
A married couple’s reflections on encounters with Pope Leo XIV, illustrating the grace that comes with welcome.
Synodality requires engagement with LGBTQ Catholics — and not just the ‘right’ ones
Link National Catholic ReporterAugust 6, 2026
Synod study group report on same-sex attraction continues to draw mixed reactions
Link OSV NewsJuly 23, 2026
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Eros Shaw / August 5, 2026
The hidden stories of China’s LGBTQ Catholics
In this reflection, Eros Shaw traces the growth of China’s LGBTQ Catholic community over the last decade.
Natalia Imperatori-Lee / July 30, 2026
Natalia Imperatori-Lee on Study Group 9: A New Council of Jerusalem
In the final article in Outreach’s Study Group 9 series, Natalia Imperatori-Lee reflects on the Council of Jerusalem and how listening to the experiences of LGBTQ Catholics can guide the church’s discernment.
Outreach Staff / July 29, 2026
Register today: Outreach announces New York City, LGBTQ Catholic history pilgrimage
Outreach announces New York City pilgrimage, Sept. 25-27, exploring the LGBTQ Catholic history of the city, especially during the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
The Outreach Guide to the Bible and Homosexuality
Homosexuality and the Magisterium: Documents from the Vatican and the U.S. Bishops 1975-1985
Book John GallagherA compendium of documents on homosexuality and pastoral practice from the Vatican and US bishops in the 1970s and 1980s.
Academic Statement on the Ethics of Free and Faithful Same-Sex Relationships
Scholarly Work Chinese Dutch Filipino French German Italian Polish Portuguese Slovenian Spanish Wijngaards Institute for Catholic ResearchThe 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.”