by Fernando Gonzales | Sep 28, 2015 | GNRC Blog
ROME: THE FIRST LGBT CATHOLIC INTERNATIONAL MEETING TO BE HELD FROM 1ST- 4TH OCTOBER AHEAD OF THE SYNOD ON THE FAMILY Harmony, dignity and equality in the Catholic Church and Society (Rome 28/09/2015) – The first Assembly of the Global Network of Rainbow...
by Fernando Gonzales | Sep 24, 2015 | Africa, GNRC Blog, Opinions
This report was commissioned by the European Forum of LGBT Christian Groups being concerned, that the voices of LGBT Christians from Western Africa were not well heard in the on-going discussion about the Family Synod of the Roman Catholic Church. It presents current...
by Fernando Gonzales | Sep 24, 2015 | Africa, GNRC Blog
I arrived safely in the city of Accra, Ghana on the 14th of March 2015. The last time I was in Ghana was in 2008 and I still have many friends there. The day after my arrival was Sunday and Mother’s Day, and I went with some friends to mass in Accra. After mass I was...
by Fernando Gonzales | Sep 24, 2015 | Africa, GNRC Blog, Testimony
Arriving in Togo was emotional for me, as this is a place I lived for many years, a place where I experienced much joy and also much sorrow. After settling into a guesthouse, I went to see the place where I was attacked in 2008. It had changed a lot. Lomé, the capital...
by Fernando Gonzales | Sep 24, 2015 | Africa, GNRC Blog
In Benin, I met with three people who identify as transsexuals and are also Christians from different backgrounds. They wanted to be interviewed together. Their words were heartfelt as they told me that all they wanted from the society and the church is acceptance....
