News and Views
Unlikely witnesses to grace
Gospel Reflection James Martin, S.J. / April 19, 2025It is often those who bear wounds from both the church and society who are the most authentic proclaimers of the Gospel.
I am gay and autistic. What does that mean for my Catholic faith?
Outreach Originals Alex Gick / April 17, 2025Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., upset some advocates for people with autism with recent comments about limitations facing some people with autism. From our archives: Alex Glick reflects on being gay, autistic and Catholic.
Bishop Menjivar: Migrants and refugees are living Christ’s Passion today
Link America Magazine / April 17, 2025LGBTQ Catholics, you are welcome at Holy Week liturgies
Outreach Originals The Rev. Michael Trail / April 15, 2025Holy Week is a sacred drama in which we are called to enter with our whole selves—our stories, wounds, hopes and identities.
What an LGBTQ Jewish poet teaches me about Holy Saturday
Outreach Originals Harry Rose / April 14, 2025Harry Rose reflects on the work of the queer Jewish poet, Muriel Rukeyser, and her impact on Rose’s life of faith.
The church has always been full of sinful people—and always will be.
Gospel Reflection James Martin, S.J. / April 13, 2025A search for a church or religious organization without sinners is a search without end.
Gay Venezuelan asylum-seeker deported to notorious prison over Catholic tattoos
Outreach Originals Michael J. O’Loughlin / April 11, 2025Friends and family of Andry José Hernández Romero say he was deported because he was wrongfully identified as a gang member due to Catholic tattoos.
How a Catholic liturgist finds hope in the centurion’s prayer of humility
Outreach Originals Julia Erdlen / April 10, 2025A Catholic liturgist reflects on the centurion’s prayer of humility recited at every Mass and the hope it gives her.
