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Ordaining gay men and combatting child abuse by priests are not mutually exclusive
Ryan Di Corpo responds to a recent report from the McGrath Institute for Church Life, arguing that ordaining qualified gay men and combating clergy sexual abuse are not mutually exclusive.
Synod study group report on same-sex attraction continues to draw mixed reactions
Link OSV NewsJuly 23, 2026
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Kate Ward Maxwell Waldschmidt / July 23, 2026
Kate Ward and Maxwell Waldschmidt on Study Group 9: Welcome developments and missed opportunities
In this installment of “Theologians and other scholars on the Synod’s call to listen to LGBTQ people,” Kate Ward and Maxwell Waldschmidt reflect on the promise and limitations of Study Group 9’s report.
James Martin, S.J. / July 22, 2026
Should (celibate) gay men be ordained priests?
James Martin, S.J., reflects on a recent paper from the McGrath Institute for Church Life on seminary formation and priestly ordination, asking whether celibate gay men should be ordained.
Christina Zaker / July 20, 2026
How to be an ally to your queer child
Author Christina Zaker shares how allyship, like parenting, is a verb, necessitating both internal and external practices.
The Outreach Guide to the Bible and Homosexuality
A Quick & Easy Guide to They/Them Pronouns
Book Archie BongiovanniA simple to understand, comic illustrations, guide to the importance and ease of using they/them pronouns.
Reconnaissance
Organization FrenchPlusieurs associations chrétiennes de sensibilités variées accueillent et accompagnent les personnes homosexuelles. Reconnaissance propose d’accompagner plus spécifiquement leurs parents et proches. Car, de leur réaction vis à vis de leur enfant, dépend en partie la façon dont ce dernier se construira, et construira sa vie avec son homosexualité.
Conversaciones: Relatos por padres y madres de hijas lesbianas y hijos gay
Book Spanish Mariana Romo-CarmonaUna conversación franca entre padres y madres con hijos LGBT.