News and Views

Outreach 2026 will take place June 19-21, at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C.

Journalist David Van Biema’s profile of Luisa Derouen, O.P., won in the multimedia category.

Panelists considered Pope Leo’s views on synodality, how he might relate with the LGBTQ Catholic community and clues about where he intends to lead the church.

In 100 words or less, describe moments when you were proud to be LGBTQ and Catholic, or how an LGBTQ loved one inspired your faith.

A group of journalists and Vatican experts, who were in Rome for the election of Pope Leo XIV, will offer analysis and insight on the first weeks of his papacy.

The weekend-long event will include a number of keynote speakers, panels and Masses. Outreach will also mark its fifth anniversary during the conference.

“We are thrilled to welcome Jack to Outreach, where he will bolster our communications, event planning and fundraising efforts,” said Michael O’Loughlin, executive director of Outreach.

Outreach Founder James Martin, S.J., appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on Tue., May 13, 2025, to talk about the election of Pope Leo XIV.

Pope Francis, who for more than a decade urged Catholics to live out the Gospel in ways that are inclusive and welcoming, died on April 21, 2025, at age 88. Outreach remembers Pope Francis.

Pilgrims will visit several sites associated with the Society of Jesus, including the Church of the Gesù and the Rooms of St. Ignatius.