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Encounters at the LGBTIQ+ Jubilee of Hope: On Intermediaries and evocative testimonies
The first weekend of September was an important one in the Vatican calendar, with Pope Leo XIV presiding over the canonisation ceremony of Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati. These two young men separated by almost a century were raised to the altars as evocative...
Testimony of Lucia and Remo: Jubilee Pilgrimage
Testimony of Lucia and Remo, participants in the Jubilee Pilgrimage of “La Tenda di Gionata and other associations” at the Church of the Gesù in Rome, September 5, 2025 “How good and joyful it is when brothers dwell together, like oil running down the beard, perfuming...
Reminiscences on the Rainbow Jubilee of grace
Last weekend, a group of pilgrims from Drachma LGBTI+ and Drachma Parents joined about 1400 other LGBTIQ+ pilgrims from all over the world in what was a historic first Jubilee pilgrimage organised for LGBTIQ+ Catholic pilgrims under the pseudonym Jubilee for Tenda di...
Rainbow blessings in the Jubilee
What does it mean for me to walk through the Holy Doors, not just as a pilgrim, but as a Catholic LGBTI+ person? It is difficult to express the feelings and sensations that this brings to my mind and heart. But if there is a word, that is gratefulness to God. For the...
Private audience of Father James Martin, S.J., with Pope Leo XIV: facts, context, pastoral implications
On 1 September 2025, Pope Leo XIV received Father James Martin, S.J., in a private audience in the Apostolic Palace as part of the pope’s official schedule. Father Martin is a U.S. Jesuit, editor at large of America and founder of Outreach, a ministry serving LGBTQ...
From the Madrid Assembly to the Jubilee Pilgrimage in Rome
Hello dear pilgrims. We prepared this video to wish a good pilgrimage to all. Just days before the Jubilee Pilgrimage...
Pilgrimage
2025Jubilee Pilgrimage The Global Network of Rainbow Catholics is honoured to be a partner in the Jubilee event Pellegrinaggio de La Tenda di Gionata e Altre Associazioni. Our mission: to connect LGBTQ+ Catholic groups worldwide, promote inclusion, and build...
The meaning of the Jubilee and how GNRC became partner
On 6 September 2025, hundreds of LGBT+ Catholics, their families, and allies will gather in Rome for the Pellegrinaggio de La Tenda di Gionata e altre associazioni. They will walk together from Piazza Pia to the Holy Door of St Peter’s Basilica — a journey of prayer,...
He Saved Me/ Él me salvó: an Ignatian Contemplation / una contemplación ignaciana
Text available both in english and Spanish Texto disponible en inglés y en español.The following is a personal contemplation on the Gospel of Luke (7:36–50), born from a deeply lived prayer experience in the Ignatian spiritual tradition. It reflects the practice of...
La Importancia de Probar las Cosas en Línea
En la era digital, la presencia en línea es esencial para empresas, organizaciones y personas. Sin embargo, esta presencia no puede ser simplemente estática; debe ser evaluada, ajustada y mejorada continuamente. Aquí radica la importancia de probar las cosas en línea....
Pilgrims’ Rest
After the journey, a shared table.The Pilgrims’ Rest is an invitation to a shared table on the occasion of the Jubilee pilgrimage of LGBT+ people “Pellegrinaggio de La Tenda di Gionata e altre associazioni”. It is a space of rest after a day full of prayer and...
Jo O’ Sullivan: A Personal Account
Sometimes in life, we have experiences which impact so strongly on us that we desperately want to share that impact with others but are reluctant to begin, for fear we can’t do the experience justice. That’s where I am right now. I’ve returned from five incredible...
Encounters at the LGBTIQ+ Jubilee of Hope: On Intermediaries and evocative testimonies
The first weekend of September was an important one in the Vatican calendar, with Pope Leo XIV presiding over the canonisation ceremony of Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati. These two young men separated by almost a century were raised to the altars as evocative...
Our Mission in Europee
The Global Network of Rainbow Catholics (GNRC) is committed to fostering inclusivity and acceptance within the Catholic Church, with many partners based in Europe, we share our mission is to support LGBTQ+ individuals and communities by promoting dialogue, understanding, and respect. We collaborate with local partners to address social justice issues, provide educational resources, and advocate for equal rights.
Established to create a more inclusive Church, GNRC works tirelessly to ensure that all individuals, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, feel welcomed and valued. In Europe, our efforts are centered around building strong networks, supporting grassroots movements, and amplifying the voices of marginalised communities. Through workshops, conferences, and advocacy campaigns, we strive to create a world where everyone is recognized as equal in the eyes of God.
Our Voices in Europe
Regenbogenpastoral Österreich
Austria
franz.harant@dioezese-linz.at
ccl@ccl-be.net
D&J – Arc-en-cie
contact@davidetjonathan.com
Ökumenische Arbeitsgruppe Homosexuelle und Kirche (HuK) e.V.
Germany
info@huk.org
Queergottesdienst München – Munich
info@queergd.de
info@wearechurchireland.ie
Cammini di Speranza
info@camminidisperanza.org
gionatanews@gmail.com
drachmalgbt@gmail.com
drachmalgbt@gmail.com
www.wkhp.nl
contact@homopastor.nl
fundacja@wiaraitecza.pl
caminharnadiversidade@gmail.com
signum@duhovi-krestania.sk
Associació Cristiana de Gais i Lesbianas de Catalunya (ACGIL) – Barcelona
pastoral@acgil.org
CRISMHOM Comunidad Cristiana LGTBI+H-Madrid
entrelazados@crismhom.org
accion.ichthys@gmail.com
Quest – London
England
quest@questlgbti.uk
Igotcatholicswestminster@gmail.com
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