News and Views
Can Catholics celebrate Pride Month? Yes, and here’s why.
Outreach Originals James Martin, S.J. / June 2, 2025It’s important for churches to mark Pride Month and remind our LGBTQ friends that they are welcome in what is, after all, their church, too.
Register now: Outreach to host online panel on Pope Leo XIV’s first month
Outreach Originals Outreach Staff / May 30, 2025A group of journalists and Vatican experts, who were in Rome for the election of Pope Leo XIV, will offer analysis and insight on the first weeks of his papacy.
A gay historian on the importance of teaching LGBTQ history
Outreach Originals John D'Emilio / May 30, 2025We are living in a time when the freedom to teach the true content of history is being challenged across the nation at all levels. I cannot overemphasize the importance of simply teaching the truth of our nation’s history—its events and its people—because of the impact it can have in moving people toward self-acceptance, pride and a better understanding of each other.
Why should we be united?
Gospel Reflection James Martin, S.J. / May 30, 2025Because it’s Jesus’s prayer, it must be our prayer too: That they—that we—may be one.
Pope Leo Wants Diversity in Unity. Peruvian LGBTQ+ Leaders Say He Has Good Experience.
Link New Ways Ministry / May 29, 2025How does the Holy Spirit work?
Gospel Reflection James Martin, S.J. / May 24, 2025The Spirit works as it wills. Its workings can be mysterious. But they are not to be doubted.
Thoughts on popes, old and new — and their surprises on LGBTQ issues
Link Gay City News / May 23, 2025“Outreach 2026” to be held at Georgetown University in June 2026
Outreach Originals Outreach Staff / May 22, 2025The weekend-long event will include a number of keynote speakers, panels and Masses. Outreach will also mark its fifth anniversary during the conference.
Why a Jesuit priest is cycling 545 miles to raise money for H.I.V. and AIDS care
Outreach Originals Greg Bonfiglio, S.J. / May 22, 2025A group of parishioners from St. Ignatius Parish in San Francisco will ride down the California coast to help raise money and awareness about people and communities still affected by H.I.V. and AIDS.