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A gay Catholic on finding hope in seemingly hopeless times

Views Jason Steidl Jack / February 20, 2025

Contemplating small acts of kindness, and making an effort to notice beauty, goodness and compassion, can help in moments of despair.

A transgender Catholic’s advice for LGBTQ people in tough times

Views Danielle Koutsoufis / February 18, 2025

During a time that feels particularly difficult, LGBTQ Catholics can turn to their faith and to one another.

Outreach to host retreat for LGBTQ Catholics and their families

Views Outreach Staff / February 17, 2025

Register today for this three-day, guided retreat designed for LGBTQ Catholics, their friends and families and those who minister to them.

The time to care for the poor is now

Views James Martin, S.J. / February 15, 2025

The Beatitudes are a template for what Jesus expects us to do now, which is to live out the reign of God, to participate in its building up.

Sr. Nathalie Becquart: Synodality as a path towards greater inclusion

Views Sister Nathalie Becquart, X.M.C.J. / February 10, 2025

While the synodal documents do not specifically address LGBTQ ministry, their vision of a listening, dialoguing, discerning church provides principles for developing more inclusive pastoral approaches.

Jesus says: Try again!

Views James Martin, S.J. / February 8, 2025

“We have worked hard all night and caught nothing” could be something that all of us could say in different circumstances.

Views Spanish The New York Times / February 6, 2025

How sketching helps a Catholic artist process pivotal moments

Views Mickey McGrath, OSFS / February 4, 2025

Renowned Catholic artist Brother Mickey McGrath, OSFS, draws important moments from his life and the life of the church—including the recent Synod on Synodality.

A spirituality of patience

Views James Martin, S.J. / February 1, 2025

Challenging as it is, and much as it often tests our human nature, our models in Christian waiting are presented to us in today’s Gospel.

Cardinal Wilton Gregory: I apologize to LGBTQ Catholics

Views Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory / January 28, 2025

The outgoing archbishop of Washington, D.C., Cardinal Wilton Gregory, said that LGBTQ people in the church have not been treated well and offered an apology.