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A letter of love and support for Pope Leo XIV
During this holy season of Easter, and as the Church marks the first anniversary of the election of Pope Leo XIV, many individuals around the world felt the need to offer him a shared word of closeness, affection, prayer, and support.
Many people recognise in Pope Le…
The Synodal Winds of Change in the Catholic Church
In these weeks, two signs have arrived from the heart of the Church: the Italian Bishops’ Conference has confirmed a series of pastoral proposals for LGBT+ people, and the General Secretariat of the Synod has released the recent Presentation of the Study Group. Taken…
The synodal pathway – Trust in the Slow Work of God
“Above all, trust in the slow work of God…that ideas mature gradually — let them grow. Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, Jesuit, theologian, French palaeontologist (1881–1955) I want to share some good news with you: the Synodal Pathway of the Italian Church is entering a…
Libby Kercher – My Experience of the First LGBTQ Jubilee Pilgrimage
Libby Kercher shares her emotions and reflections after taking part in the LGBT+ pilgrimage “Pellegrinaggio de La Tenda di Gionata e altre associazioni”, held in Rome as the first officially authorised pilgrimage for LGBT+ individuals. The event brought together…
CEI press conference: dialogue, women and LGBT
“Leaven of Peace and Fraternity”: the Italian Church closes its Synodal Path with a call to dialogue and shared responsibility Rome, 26 October 2025 — Source: CEI press conference After four years of consultation involving over 500,000 people, 50,000 local groups, and…
Equal dignity in Christ”: Italy’s Synod chooses the path of inclusion
🌿 “Equal Dignity in Christ”: a New Breath for the Italian Church Rome, October 25, 2025 – 9:42 p.m. CEST With 781 votes in favor out of 809, the Third Synodal Assembly of the Catholic Church in Italy approved this afternoon its final document, Leaven of Peace and Hope…
Inclusion Is the Gospel Itself — Mons. Francesco Savino’s Courageous Vision of Church and Humanity
Dear friends,what many of us have been quietly building across Europe is beginning to bear fruit. Our prayers, our testimonies, our patient presence as faithful and hopeful Christians are helping the Church recognise in us a genuine desire to walk in faith. This week,…
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…
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…
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
La Communauté du Christ Libérateur
Belgium
D&J – Arc-en-cie
France
Ökumenische Arbeitsgruppe Homosexuelle und Kirche (HuK) e.V.
Germany
Queergottesdienst München – Munich
Germany
We are Church Ireland
Ireland
Cammini di Speranza
Italy
La tenda di Gionata
Italy
Drachma LGBTI
Malta
Drachma Parents’ Group
Malta
Werkverband van katolieke Homo-Pastores – Amsterdam
Netherlands
Wiara i Tecza (Faith and Rainbow) – Varsow
Poland
Caminhar na Diversidade (CaDiv) – Oporto
Portugal
SIGNUM (Dúhoví krestania) – Bratislava
Slovakia
Associació Cristiana de Gais i Lesbianas de Catalunya (ACGIL) – Barcelona
Spain
CRISMHOM Comunidad Cristiana LGTBI+H-Madrid
Spain
Ichthys Cristianxs LGBTH – Sevilla
Spain
Quest – London
England
LGBT Catholics Westminster Pastoral Council – London
England
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