News and Views
How Jesus Ennobles the Body
Views James Martin, S.J. / September 7, 2024Let’s be careful not only about how we understand the critics of Jesus, but also how we understand Jesus himself
A plea: Be charitable to LGBTQ people in comments sections
Views Melody O'Connor / September 5, 2024If somebody that is struggling with either their sexuality or their spiritual life reads my comments online, will my words push them closer to or farther away from God?
Don’t make Judaism look bad to make Jesus look good.
Views James Martin, S.J. / August 31, 2024Let’s be careful not only about how we understand the critics of Jesus, but also how we understand Jesus himself
Some family members opposed my same-sex wedding. Here’s what I learned talking with them.
Views Seandor Szeles / August 29, 2024I don’t think it’s a real community if it doesn’t include some people who think differently than you.
Why did “many” of Jesus’s disciples leave him?
Views James Martin, S.J. / August 24, 2024When things get tough, then, it helps to look backwards at what God has already done, to help us move forward.
No challenge to ruling upholding Catholic school’s firing of gay teacher
News National Catholic Reporter / August 21, 2024Remembering Billy Bean, pioneering gay outfielder who challenged baseball’s homophobia
NewsViews James T. Keane / August 20, 2024In 1999, four years after his retirement from the major leagues, Bean became one of the few professional baseball players to come out as gay. He died earlier this month.
“No Body Now But Yours”
Outreach Special Report David Van Biema / August 19, 2024How a Catholic sister from Louisiana became the American church’s foremost minister to transgender people.
