News and Views
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.
‘The White Lotus’ finale, sin and discernment: How (and why) do we make big life choices?
Link America Magazine / April 10, 2025Ugandan pastor warns that USAID cuts are harming LGBTQ Christians
Outreach Originals Pastor Ram Gava / April 8, 2025Pastor Ram Gava writes concerning the impact of the cancellation of international funding on Uganda’s marginalized communities.
How to help our friends to be free
Gospel Reflection James Martin, S.J. / April 5, 2025Jesus asks the crowd to participate in the freeing of Lazarus and he asks us to participate in the freeing of our friends, so that they too may have new life.
