News and Views
What Jesus’ healing of Gentiles can teach Christians about LGBTQ people today
Views Brian McDermott, S.J. / October 17, 2024We are being asked by LGBTQ people to meet them with respect and love as they emerge from the shadows—to treat them as fellow images and children of God.
Pope Francis hears testimonies from transgender and intersex Catholics
News America Magazine / October 15, 2024What keeps you from following Jesus?
Views James Martin, S.J. / October 12, 2024Many things can get in the way of following our salvation, who is Jesus. Wealth is among the most prominent.
LGBTQ Catholics share their stories at the Synod
Views Michael J. O’Loughlin / October 11, 2024The Synod on Synodality may feel more calm than the 2014 version, but attendees still see momentum.
Outreach hosts LGBTQ Catholic dialogue for Synod delegates in Rome
Views Michael J. O’Loughlin / October 8, 2024A group of LGBTQ Catholics from around the world told delegates to the Synod on Synodality that they love their faith—and simply want to feel welcome.
Approaching the reign of God like a child
Views James Martin, S.J. / October 5, 2024The key is to keep searching: for good parishes, good preachers, good writers and good people.
Synod retreat leader: What the church can learn from LGBTQ Catholics
Views Timothy Radcliffe, O.P. / September 30, 2024The Body of Christ needs all of our gifts. We are bearers of the Gospel to each other, writes Timothy Radcliffe, O.P.
Does Jesus really want us to cut off our hands?
Views James Martin, S.J. / September 28, 2024Jesus uses strong language and vivid imagery to make an important point: nothing should get in the way of our relationship with God.
How meeting Pope Francis gave hope to four Catholic transgender women
Views Christine Zuba / September 26, 2024“God Bless You. Pray for me, pray for me.” These words of Pope Francis, spoken as he met a group of four transgender women from the United States, including myself, following his general audience earlier this month, have stuck with me. This miraculous encounter, which took place on Sept. 18, had its genesis at Outreach […]
Even the disciples were jealous and envious
Views James Martin, S.J. / September 21, 2024Even with the benefit of Jesus among them, the disciples were still human, and still subject to feelings of envy and jealousy.
