News and Views
A psychologist’s tips for LGBTQ Catholics struggling with the holidays
Outreach Originals Mary Kate Roohan, PsyD, RDT / November 26, 2025Dr. Mary Kate Roohan offers practical skills and tips for LGBTQ Catholics who struggle with difficult family dynamics, especially during the holiday season.
Christ is my king. But what kind of king is he?
Gospel Reflection James Martin, S.J. / November 22, 2025Our desire for a mighty king (or queen) is not surprising. But that desire is almost always misplaced.
Vatican groups report progress, and tensions, on women and LGBTQ inclusion
Link Religion News Service / November 19, 2025Synod study groups on ‘controversial’ issues release interim reports
Link America Magazine / November 19, 2025Chris Ponnet, Priest Who Preached Social Justice Far Beyond Pulpit, Dies at 68
Link The New York Times / November 19, 2025A transgender Catholic on what it means for the church to walk with LGBTQ people
Outreach Originals Maxwell Kuzma / November 19, 2025Pope Leo XIV included a group of transgender people in a special Vatican lunch, the same week U.S. bishops went on the record opposing gender-affirming care.
‘Outreach Guide to the Bible’ now available as a book from Paulist Press
Outreach Originals Outreach Staff / November 18, 2025The collection includes 16 essays from leading Bible experts, along with a new foreword by James Martin, S.J.
Why does Jesus warn us about the end times?
Gospel Reflection James Martin, S.J. / November 15, 2025Jesus’ warnings concerning the end times call us to live faithfully, every moment of the day.
A priest’s reflection on confession and LGBTQ Catholics
Outreach Originals The Rev. Michael Trail / November 14, 2025For one priest, the perseverance and courage of LGBTQ people who come to confession is a model for the whole church.
