News and Views
The Odyssey, hospitality and LGBTQ Catholics
Outreach Originals Maxwell Kuzma / August 14, 2026Max Kuzma explores how “The Odyssey” and Christian teachings on hospitality illustrate the experiences of LGBTQ Catholics.
Pope Leo XIV, human dignity and LGBTQ Catholics in the Dominican Republic
Outreach Originals Frank Abate / August 13, 2026Drawing on both his of ministry during the HIV/AIDS crisis and Pope Leo XIV’s words, Frank Abate calls the Church in the Dominican Republic to affirm LGBTQ Catholics’ dignity
El Papa León XIV, la dignidad humana y los católicos LGBTQ en la República Dominicana
Outreach Originals Spanish Frank Abate / August 13, 2026Basándose tanto en su labor pastoral durante la crisis del VIH/sida como en las palabras del Papa León XIV, Frank Abate exhorta a la Iglesia de la República Dominicana a afirmar la dignidad de los católicos LGBTQ.
Fathers-to-be reflect on the Eucharist
Outreach Originals Seandor Szeles / August 11, 2026A Catholic therapist preparing to become a father reflects on the Eucharist, family traditions and the hopes he and his husband have for their child.
The weight of the world and a five-letter word
Outreach Originals Alex Capecelatro / August 7, 2026A married couple’s reflections on encounters with Pope Leo XIV, illustrating the grace that comes with welcome.
Synodality requires engagement with LGBTQ Catholics — and not just the ‘right’ ones
Link National Catholic Reporter / August 6, 2026The hidden stories of China’s LGBTQ Catholics
Outreach Originals Eros Shaw / August 5, 2026In this reflection, Eros Shaw traces the growth of China’s LGBTQ Catholic community over the last decade.
Natalia Imperatori-Lee on Study Group 9: A New Council of Jerusalem
Outreach Originals Natalia Imperatori-Lee / July 30, 2026In the final article in Outreach’s Study Group 9 series, Natalia Imperatori-Lee reflects on the Council of Jerusalem and how listening to the experiences of LGBTQ Catholics can guide the church’s discernment.
Register today: Outreach announces New York City, LGBTQ Catholic history pilgrimage
Outreach Originals Outreach Staff / July 29, 2026Outreach announces New York City pilgrimage, Sept. 25-27, exploring the LGBTQ Catholic history of the city, especially during the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
Outreach to host regional prayer service in New York City, September 26
Outreach Originals Outreach Staff / July 29, 2026Outreach will host a regional event in partnership with the Church of St. Paul the Apostle and their LGBTQ ministry, “Out at St. Paul” on Saturday, Sept. 26.







