News and Views
A transgender Catholic reflects on what keeps her in the church
Outreach Originals Danielle Koutsoufis / August 26, 2025How a grandmother’s rosary, creation and St. Julian of Norwich align to help a transgender Catholic woman keep her faith.
Two German bishops strongly criticize church’s negative approach to LGBTQ+ issues
Link New Ways Ministry / August 25, 2025Majorities of LGBTQ and non-LGBTQ U.S. adults under 50 want to get married someday
Link Pew Research Center / August 25, 2025Does 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?
