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LGBTQ Catholics, you are welcome at Holy Week liturgies

Outreach Originals The Rev. Michael Trail / April 15, 2025

Holy Week is a sacred drama in which we are called to enter with our whole selves—our stories, wounds, hopes and identities.

The church has always been full of sinful people—and always will be.

Gospel Reflection James Martin, S.J. / April 13, 2025

A 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, 2025

Friends 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, 2025

A Catholic liturgist reflects on the centurion’s prayer of humility recited at every Mass and the hope it gives her.

Ugandan pastor warns that USAID cuts are harming LGBTQ Christians

Outreach Originals Pastor Ram Gava / April 8, 2025

Pastor 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, 2025

Jesus 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.

How the Liturgy of the Hours gives structure and meaning to all seasons of life

Outreach Originals Valentina Marquez / April 3, 2025

Incorporating the Liturgy of the Hours into my life bolstered my relationships with those I love and deepened our connections, writes Valentina Marquez.

Review: Gay Catholic chronicles early diversity efforts in new memoir

Outreach Originals Jason Steidl Jack / April 1, 2025

If you’re an LGBTQ Catholic who grew up in the late 20th century, you probably know something about Brian McNaught.

Why is everyone angry?

Gospel Reflection James Martin, S.J. / March 29, 2025

We tend to forget that we’re all sinners, just like the Prodigal Son.