Latest News from Europe
A New Chapter in Faith and Inclusivity: Blessings
On December 19th, the Vatican's announcement to allow blessings for individuals in same-sex relationships marked a significant moment for inclusivity within the Catholic Church. This development, focusing on blessing individuals rather than couples, has prompted a...
Our Voices Matter! Let’s Lift Them Up!
October’s Synod Assembly is on the horizon, and it’s time for the voices of LGBTIQ+ Catholics to ring loud and clear. The Global Network of Rainbow Catholics (GNRC) invites you to join our Synod Listening Sessions.
It’s all about getting your thoughts on the table for the 2024 Assembly, themed “Towards the 2024 Assembly.” This is where you come in. Share your experiences, your hopes, and let’s make an impact together.
The Fight for Inclusion: LGBTQIA+ Christians at World Youth Day 2023
“Our young LGBTI+ pilgrims were excited and overjoyed to hear such welcoming and inclusive messages from Pope Francis. Then to hear about the anguish and trauma that they faced is just painful to bear. But we know that their faith is strong and that it always...
GNRC PR on Approving Blessings of Same-Sex Couples
Global Network of Rainbow Catholics Praise German Bishops for Approving Blessings of Same-Sex Couples 12 March 2023. The Global Network of Rainbow Catholics (GNRC) applauds the Catholic Bishops of Germany who have voted to support formal blessings of same-sex couples....
Synodal Process 2022-2023 Statement
Statement to the Vatican Synodal Process As the first phase of the current Synod of the Roman Catholic Church comes to a close, members of the Roman Catholic Working Group of the European Forum of LGBT+ Christian Groups have submitted their statement to the Vatican....
#outinchurch is a Light of Hope
Global Catholic Network considers #outinchurch - a new LGBTIQ Catholic workers initiative - as “a light of hope for those who feel currently threatened” GNRC recognizes the risks that LGBTIQ Catholic workers face in Church institutions worldwide and celebrates the...
Out in Church – A Church without Fear
Out in Church - A Church without Fear for LGBTIQ Catholic Workers in Germany Out in Church is a new German LGBTIQ Catholic workers association that belongs to institutions such as schools, colleges, NGO´s, and other offices / departments inside the Catholic Church....
An LGBTIQ Pastoral Care Initiative in the Church?
About Good Practices: An LGBTIQ Pastoral Care Initiative in the Church? This is text was writtem by Luis Mariano González García - member of GNRC Member Group Crismhom in Madrid, Spain - and original published in Spanish on the CLC Spain Website A NEED The life of...
Dutch Priests concerned about the fate of three Polish LGBTI rights activists
Prominent Roman Catholics concerned about the fate of three women who stood up for Polish LGBTI rights Many prominent Dutch Roman Catholics have expressed their concerns about the three persecuted Polish women Elzbieta, Anna and Joanna in a letter. They were charged...
Brave and Faithful Witness in Bisexual Awareness Week
In Bisexual Awareness Week and Visibility Day, we celebrate the lives and experiences of our bisexual siblings all over the world. Three brave rainbow Catholics share their witnesses about being bisexual and faithful Catholics beyond the prejudices among their sexual...
India: A Synodal Approach to Pastoral Care and Social Inclusion
We are thrilled to announce the "Gender and Sexual Minorities in India: A Synodal Approach to Pastoral Care and Social Inclusion", a conference organized by Ishvani Kendra and our member group, Bridge and Embrace. This event aims to unite faith communities to build...
The Corner 13 – BLESSINGS, DIGNITY, AND THE STRUGGLE FOR INCLUSION
We are pleased to release the 13th edition of "The Corner," now available as a free PDF. This issue delves into some of the most pressing topics at the intersection of faith, social justice, and global events, offering insights that resonate across the Catholic...
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
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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