News and Views
Why did the Vatican’s doctrine chief recently weigh in on the 2023 same-sex blessings decree?
Outreach Originals Michael J. O’Loughlin / July 8, 2025In response to a reporter who asked if Fiducia Supplicans would be shelved, Cardinal Victor Fernandez replied, “I don’t think so, the declaration will remain.”
LGBTQ ministry exists to remind people that they are loved by God
Outreach Originals Ish Ruiz / July 8, 2025LGBTQ ministry exists to affirm one’s “dignity and enough-ness” in God’s sight and to recognize that “God loves us just as we are.”
How does Jesus want us to deal with opposition?
Gospel Reflection James Martin, S.J. / July 5, 2025Like the disciples, who return “rejoicing” with stories of the fruits of their ministry, we find that we can do so much if we follow Jesus—even in the face of opposition.
Outreach’s first retreat: all were welcome
Outreach Originals James Martin, S.J. / July 2, 2025At a silent retreat, nearly 100 LGBTQ Catholics, their friends, families and those who minister to them gathered for prayer and reflection.
Parent-founded nonprofit ‘Always God’s Children’ offers faith outreach at Nashville Pride
Link News Channel 5 Nashville / July 2, 2025US Catholic school fires teacher after husband’s obituary reveals his marriage to a man
Link The Guardian / July 2, 2025Outreach honored with Catholic Media Association awards
Outreach Originals Outreach Staff / July 2, 2025Journalist David Van Biema’s profile of Luisa Derouen, O.P., won in the multimedia category.
Who is Jesus to you?
Gospel Reflection James Martin, S.J. / June 28, 2025The question that Jesus poses to the disciples—Who do you say that I am?—may be the most important question of our lives.
LGBTQ stories are important, writes Father James Martin in wake of Supreme Court ruling
Outreach Originals James Martin, S.J. / June 27, 2025Jesus not only reached out to those on the margins—one of his most famous stories, the Parable of the Good Samaritan, was a story about someone from a hated group.
