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Outreach OriginalStudy Group 9 Terence Sweeney / July 16, 2026

Terence Sweeney on Study Group 9: Listening, Theology and Authority

In this installment of “Theologians and other scholars on the Synod’s call to listen to LGBTQ people,” Terence Sweeney reflects on the importance of listening to LGBTQ Catholics while remaining rooted in Scripture, Tradition and church teaching.

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Rev. Bryan Massingale / July 14, 2026

Rev. Bryan Massingale on Black theology, LGBTQ Catholics and the future of the church

Full text of the speech given by Rev Bryan Massingale upon receiving The John Courtney Murray Award at the Catholic Theological Society of America Award Ceremony on Saturday, June 13, 2026

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Ryan Di Corpo / July 10, 2026

“Leviticus” is a clumsy nail-biter that mines horror from homophobia 

In Leviticus, director Adrian Chiarella transforms conversion therapy into supernatural horror, exploring the toll of religious prejudice on LGBTQ youth.

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MT Dávila / July 9, 2026

Making Things New: MT Dávila on Study Group 9

In this installment of “Theologians and other scholars on the Synod’s call to listen to LGBTQ people,” MT Dávila reflects on how listening to LGBTQ Catholics can deepen the church’s understanding of the Gospel.

The Outreach Guide to the Bible and Homosexuality

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A Home for All: A Catholic Call for LGBTQ Non-Discrimination

Book Robert Shine

A Home for All: A Catholic Call for LGBTQ Non-Discrimination makes the case for why and how Catholics should support non-discrimination initiatives for LGBTQ people in both church and society. This publication is a brief 60-page book written by Francis DeBernardo and Robert Shine, respectively New Ways Ministry’s executive director and associate director. The book was created for Catholics in the pews, pastoral ministers, and educators to understand why their Catholic faith promotes equality for LGBTQ people, despite some church leaders’ opposition.

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Project Gionata: Christian LGBTQ organization in Italy

Organization Italian

Gionata is a cultural volunteering project aimed at making known the journey that LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) Christians take every day in their communities and in the various Churches , so that these experiences can help society to be open to understanding and welcoming homosexual people.

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Batir un pont 

Book French James Martin, S.J.

Building a Bridge in French.