News and Views
Does Jesus know you? And do you know him?
Gospel Reflection James Martin, S.J. / August 23, 2025Jesus knows you well. But there is also an invitation to make yourself known to Jesus in the spiritual life.
Is Pope Leo meeting with a pro-LGBTQ group in October? Not exactly.
Outreach Originals Colleen Dulle / August 22, 2025Reports circulated that Pope Leo would welcome a pro-LGBTQ Catholic group in October. The reality is more nuanced.
Outreach to host prayer service, community building event in Chicago on Oct. 24
Outreach Originals Outreach Staff / August 20, 2025The event will take place at St. Mary of the Lake and Our Lady of Lourdes Parish and explore what makes parishes welcoming to LGBTQ people.
Pope Leo XIV’s big opportunity: Reform church teachings on sexuality
Link National Catholic Reporter / August 19, 2025Trans ally, Catholic nun: Sister Luisa Derouen’s 26-year mission of quiet resistance
Link Queer Kentucky / August 18, 2025Does Jesus want us to be divided?
Gospel Reflection James Martin, S.J. / August 16, 2025Jesus recognized that his message asks people to take sides. Which side are you on?
Interview with Bishop Francesco Savino, who will celebrate Mass for LGBTQ pilgrims
Link Progetto Gionata / August 15, 2025Catholic? Queer? Queer Catholic? Why labels matter.
Outreach Originals Sarah Hansman / August 13, 2025Labels should not be the end of the conversation for LGBTQ Catholics, but the beginning, writes a theology doctoral student.
Where is your real treasure?
Gospel Reflection James Martin, S.J. / August 9, 2025Your heart is like a room. Why not escort all the things that are crowding that room out the door?
Gallup: Pope Leo viewed favorably by most Americans
Outreach Originals Michael J. O’Loughlin / August 6, 2025Pope Leo XIV enjoys the best net favorables among Americans out of 13 other “newsmakers” according to a new Gallup poll.
