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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...
Verschaff mir Recht: John Kashiha

Verschaff mir Recht: John Kashiha

English / Español / German / Portugues John Justin Kashiha (32) aus Tansania hat einen Universitätsabschluss, aber schon fünf Jobs verloren, weil er schwul ist. Die Kriminalisierung macht sein Leben schwer. „Manchmal frage ich Gott nach dem Warum und wie ich mit...

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Dai-me Justiça: John Kashiha

Dai-me Justiça: John Kashiha

English / Español / German / Portugues John Justin Kashiha (32) da Tanzânia tem um título universitário, mas já perdeu cinco empregos por ser gay. A criminalização da sua sexualidade traz muitas dificuldades à sua vida: “Às vezes gostava que Deus me mostrasse como...

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Verschaff mir Recht: Alicia Nalunkuma

Verschaff mir Recht: Alicia Nalunkuma

English / Español / German / Portugues Alicia Nalunkuma (23) aus Uganda ist Aktivistin für Transgender-Rechte. Als Junge geboren, fühlte sie sich immer schon als ein Mädchen. Seit ihrer Kindheit ist sie massiver Gewalt und Ablehnung ausgesetzt. Alicia ist...

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Dá-me Justiça: Alicia Nalunkuma

Dá-me Justiça: Alicia Nalunkuma

English / Español / German / Portugues Alicia Nalunkuma (23) do Uganda é uma bailarina e ativista pela Igualdade Transgénero. Nascida rapaz, sempre se sintiu como uma nenina. Desde a infância enfrentou uma enorme dor e tristeza. Como Cristã praticante, mesmo assim a...

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Dá-me Justiça: Ryan Kollano

Dá-me Justiça: Ryan Kollano

English / Español / German / Portugues Ryan Kollano (33) do Quénia foi um dos 9 filhos de uma família pobre. Lutou duro para ir à escola. Chegou à universidade. Devido ao facto de ser gay perdeu tudo - várias vezes. O sonho de ir à escola Nasci numa pequena aldeia...

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Verschaff mir Recht: Ryan Kollano

Verschaff mir Recht: Ryan Kollano

English / Español / German / Portugues Ryan Kollano (33, Name geändert) aus Kenia kämpfte hart für seinen Traum, zur Schule gehen zu können. Wegen seiner Homosexualität verlor er seinen Ausweis und seine Geburtsurkunde – und somit um ein Haar seine Zukunft....

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Testemunhos de Dai-Me Justiça

Testemunhos de Dai-Me Justiça

English / Español / Portugues Leia detalhadamente os depoimentos de nove cristãos LGBTI que vivem as lutas e ameaças de ser LGBTI em um país que os criminaliza ou processa. Alicia Nalunkuma: "Creio em Deus, mas não vou à Igreja" Alicia Nalunkuma (23) do Uganda é uma...

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Testimonios de Dadme Justicia

Testimonios de Dadme Justicia

English / Español / Portugues Lee en detalle el testimonio de nueve Cristianos LGBTI que viven las complicaciones y amenazas de ser LGBTI en un país que los criminaliza o persigue. Alicia Nalunkuma: "Yo creo en Dios, soy una católica practicante, pero no voy mucho a...

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Verschaff mir Rechat: Misha Tumasov

Verschaff mir Rechat: Misha Tumasov

English / Español / German / Portugues Misha Tumasov (43) aus Russland ist Lehrer und Menschenrechtsaktivist. Sein Lebenstraum war es, Priester zu werden. Als schwuler Mann war er jedoch gezwungen, andere Wege zu gehen. Ich wollte Priester werden und von Gottes Liebe...

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Verschaff mir Recht: Jijio Kiriakose

Verschaff mir Recht: Jijio Kiriakose

English / Español / German / Portugues Jijo Kiriakose (33) aus Indien hat in Bildverarbeitung promoviert und arbeitet als Research Analyst. Neben seinem Beruf ist er Schriftsteller und Künstler und leitet eine LSBT-Selbsthilfegruppe. Mein Coming-out war in der Nacht...

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Prayer Vigils in Malta

Prayer Vigils in Malta

Each year in May, communities across the world gather for the Ecumenical Prayer Vigils to Overcome Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia. These vigils form a shared spiritual movement grounded in remembrance, prayer, and hope. They are not tied to one name or...

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Building Bridges after Francis

Building Bridges after Francis

Building bridges after Francis The papers speak of a centrist Pope. The Italian newspaper La Repubblica called him "cosmopolitan," highlighting his pastoral experience across Latin America, North America, and Europe (source). Axios noted he is "neither culture warrior...

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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

La Communauté du Christ Libérateur
Belgium
ccl@ccl-be.net

D&J – Arc-en-cie

France
contact@davidetjonathan.com

Ökumenische Arbeitsgruppe Homosexuelle und Kirche (HuK) e.V.

Germany
info@huk.org

Queergottesdienst München – Munich

Germany
info@queergd.de
We are Church Ireland
Ireland
info@wearechurchireland.ie

Cammini di Speranza

Italy
info@camminidisperanza.org
La tenda di Gionata
Italy
gionatanews@gmail.com
Drachma LGBTI
Malta
drachmalgbt@gmail.com
Drachma Parents’ Group
Malta
drachmalgbt@gmail.com
Werkverband van katolieke Homo-Pastores – Amsterdam
Netherlands
www.wkhp.nl
contact@homopastor.nl
Wiara i Tecza (Faith and Rainbow) – Varsow
Poland
fundacja@wiaraitecza.pl
Caminhar na Diversidade (CaDiv) – Oporto
Portugal
caminharnadiversidade@gmail.com
SIGNUM (Dúhoví krestania) – Bratislava
Slovakia
signum@duhovi-krestania.sk

Associació Cristiana de Gais i Lesbianas de Catalunya (ACGIL) – Barcelona

Spain
pastoral@acgil.org

CRISMHOM Comunidad Cristiana LGTBI+H-Madrid

Spain
entrelazados@crismhom.org
Ichthys Cristianxs LGBTH – Sevilla
Spain
accion.ichthys@gmail.com

Quest – London

England
quest@questlgbti.uk

LGBT Catholics Westminster Pastoral Council – London
England
Igotcatholicswestminster@gmail.com

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