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How the term “gender ideology” can give an old prejudice new life.
Article Steven P. MilliesGender ideology cannot be an ideology, because those who claim it are in opposition to an emerging empirical reality.
Pope Francis has routinely criticized “gender ideology.” What does he mean?
Article David PalmieriPope Francis is not rejecting transgender persons, but the idea that gender is fleeting. This subtle insight is essential.
For this gay Catholic, a moment of rejection became a sign of spiritual strength
Article Vincent CorcoranSomehow, I felt like the incident and the following gathering had presented me with a providential sign from a loving God.
A gay poet and Catholic convert, John Martin Finlay depicted his struggle with faith and sexuality
Article Nick BowenFinlay found that Catholicism offered structure and clarity to an otherwise chaotic and hysterical world.
On Staten Island, LGBTQ groups get their own St. Patrick’s Day parade. Is this inclusion?
Article Michael O'BrienThere’s no reason why activists and members of the LGBTQ community should still be banned from the main parade.
Faith Communities and the Well-Being of LGBTQ Youth
ReportThe good news is that when LGBTQ youth experience acceptance and support by family and faith communities, they are more likely to have positive health outcomes and be protected from risks such as suicide, depression, and substance abuse.
Richard J. Clifford, S.J.: Is the story of Sodom and Gomorrah about homosexuality? No.
Article Richard J. Clifford, S.J.The sexual assault on the two angelic servants is certainly not a warning against homosexuality, and all attempts to interpret the narrative in that direction seriously misread the story.
El reconeixement de les persones LGTBIQ+ en l’Església
Article CatalanPer què ha estat tan difícil per a l’església catòlica acostar-se a les persones LGTBIQ+? Per què l’Església està tan endarrerida respecte de les organitzacions seculars, i fins i tot d’altres esglésies, que han fet que aquesta comunitat se senti més benvinguda?
Review: “Queerness in the Catholic Church” presents the realities of LGBTQ lives
Article Jason Steidl JackThe book’s incarnational, Catholic approach leads us out of ignorance and exclusion to the queer peripheries where everyone is welcome and heard.