News and Views
Gay ABC News reporter James Longman on Popes Francis, Leo and his own faith
Outreach Originals James Longman / May 19, 2025ABC News journalist James Longman, a gay Catholic, reflects on what it was like covering the funeral of Pope Francis and the election of Pope Leo XIV.
Outreach welcomes John Consolie to advancement role
Outreach Originals Outreach Staff / May 19, 2025“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.
The God of Surprises
Gospel Reflection James Martin, S.J. / May 17, 2025As Pope Leo XIV begins his papacy, let us never doubt that God can always surprise us by making things new.
Pope Leo’s views on LGBT Catholics are a mystery — but we have clues
Link Michael J. O’Loughlin / May 16, 2025Watch James Martin, S.J., discuss Pope Leo XIV with Stephen Colbert
Outreach Originals Outreach Staff / May 14, 2025Outreach 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.
LGBTQ Catholics hope Pope Leo XIV continues Francis’ legacy of acceptance
Link NBC Out / May 10, 2025Pope Leo in 2023: ‘All people are welcome in the church’
Outreach Originals Michael J. O’Loughlin / May 10, 2025Asked about past comments in which he condemned media sympathetic to homosexuality, then-Cardinal Prevost said the church should be open and welcoming to all.
James Martin, S.J., on Pope Leo XIV and advice to LGBTQ Catholics
Outreach Originals Michael J. O’Loughlin / May 9, 2025Little is known about how the U.S.-born pope might interact with the LGBTQ Catholic community. Father Martin offers some insight—and says the key might be Leo’s support for synodality.
