News and Views
Jesus is not the kind of king many of us want
Views James Martin, S.J. / November 23, 2024Jesus Christ is the king of poverty, the king of humility and the king of the marginalized. Let us follow him.
In ‘Communion,’ a gay teacher wrestles with losing his job and finding his faith
Views Rob Weinert-Kendt / November 22, 2024Matthew LaBanca’s “ministerial exception” case has not seen the inside of a courtroom, but the versatile actor/writer is now litigating it theatrically in his moving one-man show “Communion.”
Bishop John Stowe Receives New Ways Ministry Award Offering Message of Resilience
News New Ways Ministry / November 21, 2024Q&A: ‘Wicked’ author Gregory Maguire on his Catholic faith, souls, saints and religion in Oz
News America Magazine / November 20, 2024Doris Grumbach, L.G.B.T. pioneer and fearless literary critic
News America Magazine / November 20, 2024Archbishop Hartmayer forms LGBTQ+ Pastoral Affairs Commission
News Georgia Bulletin / November 19, 2024Is this the end of the world?
Views James Martin, S.J. / November 16, 2024The reason that apocalyptic literature is for the “dispossessed” is that it often comes in response to the suffering of peoples, and points them to a future in which God’s justice and mercy are made fully manifest.
Cardinal Chow: What I learned listening to LGBTQ people during the Synod
Views Cardinal Stephen Chow, S.J. / November 13, 2024Cardinal Stephen Chow of Hong Kong reflects on stories from LGBTQ Catholics from around the world: “If we are serious about developing our church into a synodal church, listening to different social groups, including those with whom we might have a hard time identifying ourselves, is mandatory.”
Webinar: How to navigate holiday family stress for LGBTQ Catholics
Views Outreach Staff / November 10, 2024Join Outreach on Nov. 20 for a special virtual event that will explore challenges facing some LGBTQ Catholics during the holiday season.
Genuine religious behavior
Views James Martin, S.J. / November 9, 2024Jesus loves whatever little you can give, knows that you’re doing your best and blesses your own small offerings.
