News and Views
“Hear this, you who trample upon the needy!”
Gospel Reflection James Martin, S.J. / September 20, 2025When it comes to money, our focus should be clear.
Leo’s embrace of Francis’ LGBTQ+ acceptance follows surprising new study on priests
Link National Catholic Reporter / September 19, 2025Pope Leo: LGBTQ Catholics welcome, but doctrine change “unlikely” in “near future”
Outreach Originals Michael J. O’Loughlin / September 18, 2025In a new book, Pope Leo says he wants LGBTQ people to feel welcome in the church but says he hopes to avoid polarizing issues.
Bishop Francesco Savino: Pope Leo urged me to celebrate Mass with LGBTQ Catholics
Outreach Originals The Most Rev. Francesco Savino / September 17, 2025At a special Mass for LGBTQ Catholic pilgrims, Bishop Savino preaches that a Jubilee Year serves as a reminder “to restore dignity to all.”
How a former Catholic newspaper editor’s faith encouraged him to live authentically
Outreach Originals Alfred P. Doblin / September 16, 2025As he learned more about Catholicism, Alfred P. Doblin began to believe that denying who he is was antithetical to his faith.
Watch: An international Outreach dialogue during the LGBTQ Jubilee Year pilgrimage
Outreach Originals Outreach Staff / September 15, 2025During the event, “Listening to the experiences of LGBTQ Catholics,” LGBTQ Catholics described moments of joy and talked about their faith journeys.
Jesuit Cardinal Stephen Chow on the true meaning of discernment
Link James Martin, S.J. / September 13, 2025Are you obedient to God?
Gospel Reflection James Martin, S.J. / September 13, 2025We are called to emulate Jesus in his obedience and exalt God in our own lives, not by dying on a cross, but by dying to self and thus living a life of love, mercy and compassion.
Carlo Acutis and I: The (complicated) spiritual connection of a shared cancer journey
Link Jack Consolie / September 12, 2025Joy abounded during LGBTQ Jubilee Year pilgrimage in Rome
Outreach Originals Michael J. O’Loughlin / September 12, 2025While spaces for LGBTQ Catholics can sometimes feel heavy, a sense of joy and celebration animated a recent international gathering in Rome.
