As Catholic dioceses release new gender policies, grassroots groups demand input

Georgetown, Washington, D.C.

“Our LGBTQIA+ ministry at Holy Trinity Parish began in 2019 at the initiative of some long-standing LGBTQIA+ members of our parish and with the approval of the Parish Pastoral Council and the full support of parish staff.”

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.