News and Views
Ugandan pastor warns that USAID cuts are harming LGBTQ Christians
Outreach Originals Pastor Ram Gava / April 8, 2025Pastor Ram Gava writes concerning the impact of the cancellation of international funding on Uganda’s marginalized communities.
How to help our friends to be free
Gospel Reflection James Martin, S.J. / April 5, 2025Jesus asks the crowd to participate in the freeing of Lazarus and he asks us to participate in the freeing of our friends, so that they too may have new life.
How the Liturgy of the Hours gives structure and meaning to all seasons of life
Outreach Originals Valentina Marquez / April 3, 2025Incorporating the Liturgy of the Hours into my life bolstered my relationships with those I love and deepened our connections, writes Valentina Marquez.
Review: Gay Catholic chronicles early diversity efforts in new memoir
Outreach Originals Jason Steidl Jack / April 1, 2025If you’re an LGBTQ Catholic who grew up in the late 20th century, you probably know something about Brian McNaught.
Why is everyone angry?
Gospel Reflection James Martin, S.J. / March 29, 2025We tend to forget that we’re all sinners, just like the Prodigal Son.
How I learned to reconcile my Catholic faith with my love for another woman
Outreach Originals Janine Scott-dos Santos / March 27, 2025Growing up in a Catholic household, my faith was the steady ground beneath my feet, but I felt torn between the love I felt and the teachings of the faith.
‘Who am I to judge?’ With five words, Pope Francis set new tone for Catholic Church
Link USA Today / March 26, 2025Parish talk by transgender hermit rescheduled after negative comments
Link National Catholic Reporter / March 26, 2025Abortion fight won, conservative Christians mimic Dobbs tactics to go after same-sex marriage
Link Religion News Service / March 26, 2025A Stations of the Cross drawing from the LGBTQ Catholic experience
Outreach Originals John T. Kyler / March 25, 2025Reflections from the Catholic LGBTQ community are included in this edition of the Stations of the Cross, a Catholic devotion popular during Lent that recalls the condemnation and crucifixion of Jesus.