News and Views
A gay Catholic on finding hope in seemingly hopeless times
Views Jason Steidl Jack / February 20, 2025Contemplating 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, 2025During 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, 2025Register 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, 2025The 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, 2025While 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.
How sketching helps a Catholic artist process pivotal moments
Views Mickey McGrath, OSFS / February 4, 2025Renowned 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, 2025Challenging 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, 2025The 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.