News and Views
Carlo Acutis and I: The (complicated) spiritual connection of a shared cancer journey
Link Jack Consolie / September 12, 2025Joy abounded during LGBTQ Jubilee Year pilgrimage in Rome
Outreach Originals Michael J. O’Loughlin / September 12, 2025While spaces for LGBTQ Catholics can sometimes feel heavy, a sense of joy and celebration animated a recent international gathering in Rome.
James Martin, S.J.: Six (historic) days in Rome for LGBTQ Catholics
Outreach Originals James Martin, S.J. / September 9, 2025From meeting Pope Leo XIV to praying with hundreds of LGBTQ people from around the world, Father James Martin, S.J., reflects on a joyful time in Rome.
L.G.B.T.Q. Catholics Have Jubilee With Pope’s Blessing, if Not His Presence
Link The New York Times / September 6, 2025LGBTQ+ Catholics make Holy Year pilgrimage to Rome and celebrate a new feeling of welcome
Link Associated Press / September 6, 2025A historic pilgrimage: Why LGBTQ Catholics hope Pope Leo will take up Francis’ legacy
Link CNN / September 6, 2025‘Semi-official’ LGBTQ+ Jubilee marks watershed moment at Vatican for long-marginalized Catholics
Link National Catholic Reporter / September 6, 2025What are God’s dreams for you?
Gospel Reflection James Martin, S.J. / September 6, 2025God has a dream for all of us. To follow it, we must let go of certain things.
Father James Martin: Pope Leo’s message for LGBTQ Catholics
Outreach Originals James Martin, S.J. / September 2, 2025“The message I received from Pope Leo, loud and clear, was that he wanted to continue with the same approach that Pope Francis had advanced.”
Analysis: Pope Leo XIV meets with Outreach founder Father James Martin, S.J.
Outreach Originals Gerard O'Connell / September 1, 2025The private meeting is seen in Rome as a public reaffirmation of support for the American Jesuit and his pastoral ministry to LGBTQ Catholics, writes America’s Vatican correspondent.
