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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.
