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Synod on Synodality: LGBT issues, female diaconate discussed in emotional third week
The process has been driven by what the Synod on Synodality calls “active listening and speaking from the heart.” Read more
‘No wiggle room’: Muslim parents object to LGBT curriculum at Minnesota charter school
Muslim parents at a Minnesota public charter school are objecting to books that teach about same-sex attraction and gender identity... Read more
Pope Francis meets with U.S. LGBT group previously denounced by Vatican
Pope Francis on Tuesday at his residence met with leadership from the U.S. LGBT organization New Ways Ministry. Read more
Synod cardinal speaks on LGBTQ+ Catholics and those who love the Traditional Latin Mass
At an Oct. 10 press conference on the Synod on Synodality, Cardinal Joseph Tobin responded to a question about those... Read more
German bishops in tug of war over blessing same-sex unions
Ahead of the bishops’ meeting several priests conducted an event blessing same-sex couples outside the iconic Cologne Cathedral. Read more
Dominican nun speaks in favor of homosexuals being able to marry in the Church
“I would be in favor of gays getting married in the Church because God always blesses love,” Dominican Sister Lucía... Read more
Parents plan appeal as judge rules against opt-out right for LGBT curriculum in Maryland
Catholic, Muslim, and Ethiopian Orthodox parents sued the Montgomery County Board of Education after it changed its parental notification policies. Read more
Poll: More than 8 in 10 New Jersey parents want to be notified if child identifies as LGBT
The poll also comes following national polls that indicate a rapidly rising number of young people identify as LGBTQ+. Read more
Two Worcester Catholic schools say they won’t implement bishop’s new gender policy
Members of the religious orders affiliated with the schools said a policy is already in place that “respects the dignity... Read more
LA archbishop at Mass before Dodgers game: ‘When God is insulted, it diminishes all of us’
The Mass marked the beginning of a day of prayer in reparation for the Los Angeles Dodgers’ decision to honor... Read more
Why a same-sex-attracted Catholic spoke out against ‘Pride Mass’ and in defense of Church teaching
Convert Anna Katherine Howell’s viral tweet highlighted the struggles of same-sex-attracted Christians who live according to Church teaching. Read more
‘Pride Mass’ takes place in Washington, D.C., despite calls for cardinal to intervene
During the Mass, prayers were offered in solidarity with LGBTQ+ individuals and the LGBTQ+ community while protesters prayed outside. Read more
Catholic church with ‘God is trans’ exhibit to host ‘Pride Mass’ at NYC gay monument
The Church of St. Paul the Apostle announced that it is celebrating a Mass outdoors at the Stonewall National Monument... Read more
Exclusive: Washington Nationals pitcher Trevor Williams speaks out on Dodgers controversy
“We cannot stand idly by while Our Lord gets mocked,” Trevor Williams told EWTN's Colm Flynn in an interview. Read more
Pittsburgh ‘Pride Mass’ canceled after bishop’s letter disavows event
The Mass to which LGBTQ Catholics, families, and “allies” were invited was set to take place in Duquesne University’s Holy... Read more
Archdiocese of Madrid holds event featuring testimonies of LGBTI families
The event was announced with the rainbow-colored theme “The Church is already diverse. Open your eyes and your heart!” Read more
Critics warn of ‘radical gender ideology’ in latest Biden LGBT move
The White House in a June 8 fact sheet announced “new actions to protect LGBTQI+ communities.” Read more
Here’s what the bishops are saying about the Dodgers honoring an anti-Catholic group
The Dodgers will be honoring the L.A. chapter of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence with a “Community Hero Award” before... Read more
Muslim-led parents’ group protests LGBT curriculum mandate in Maryland school system
Muslim parents protested a Maryland school system’s policy that removes parents’ authority to opt their children out of LGBT coursework. Read more
California honors anti-Catholic drag group ‘Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence’ at state capitol
Hundreds of Catholics and other Christians held a prayer vigil on Monday as the Legislature honored “Sister Roma.” Read more
