Contemplative Spiritual Formation Gathering (click on this link)

The GNRC Contemplative Spiritual Formation committee invites you to its upcoming bi-weekly online gathering . Date and Time: Our next gathering will be on Saturday, May 30th. We meet every two weeks on Saturdays (e.g., May 30, June 13, 27…) 7 a.m.   San…

In Ireland, a Catholic Parish Holds Its First Vigil Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia

Article by Jo O’Sullivan On Friday, May 15th, in the Parish Hall of Kimmage Manor church, a Prayer Vigil was held for an end to violence against the LGBTQ+ community. This was not a great newsworthy event, or merited any fanfare. But for the Le Chéile LGBTQ+…

CSF prayer vigil

The Global Network of Rainbow Catholics’ Contemplative Spiritual Formation Committee warmly invites you to its bi-weekly contemplative gathering. This week, we will gather for a Prayer Vigil for the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia,…

Group 9 – GNRC Welcomes Vatican Study Group Report as a Step Toward Inclusion

The Global network of Rainbow Catholics, a network of over 50 LGBTIQ+ Catholic organisations from all over the world, welcomes the Vatican’s recent report of Study Group 9 , published on 5th May 2026. This report is part of the Synod on Synodality and was titled…

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…

GNRC Response to Final Report of the Study Group on Women’s Participation in the Life and Leadership of the Church

🇬🇧 Global Network of Rainbow Catholics Response to Final Report of the Study Group on Women’s Participation in the Life and Leadership of the Church The Global Network of Rainbow Catholics (GNRC) brings together groups and individuals who work for pastoral care and…

When a bishop opens his house, the Church remembers what a house is

On 1 March, in the Diocese of Jundiaí, Bishop Arnaldo Carvalheiro Neto welcomed Catholic LGBT+ groups from the state of São Paulo into the episcopal residence. And while some headlines rushed toward scandal. We prefer to begin with the facts. The day began with Mass…

Women, discernment, and the unfinished path of synodality

Women carry a large part of the daily life of the Church. They teach the faith to children, accompany the sick, organize parish life, keep communities alive in places where priests are few. In many parts of the world, if women disappeared from parish life on Sunday…

No women clergy means a difficult choice- Part I – Nicolete Burbach

In December last year, a Study Commission on the Women’s Diaconate, convened by Pope Francis, finally voted against endorsing the ordination of women as deacons, either for the ministry specifically, or as part of priesthood—in no small part foundering on the question…

Held by God while becoming whole – By Fr C.B.

Australia 1 February 2026 – – By Fr C.B. I speak as a priest who reached 50 this year, but first as a human being who has learned, often painfully, that faith is not a refuge from struggle, but a place where struggle is allowed to speak. I come from a land…

GNRC wishes everyone a safe, hope filled and joyful Pride month. Across many…

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“In you God’s love is revealed. You are always our children.” U.S. Catholic…

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“We are all children of God, and God loves us as we are and for the strength that…

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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…

Pilgrims’ Rest

Pilgrims’ Rest

The Pilgrims’ rest After the journey, a shared table. We invite pilgrims, companions, and friends to rest together, break bread, and celebrate the path we have walked. The Pilgrims’ Rest is an invitation to a shared table on the occasion of the Jubilee pilgrimage of…

Welcome Pope Leo XIV

Welcome Pope Leo XIV

All of us have prayed for our Church and that the Holy Spirit would guide the Cardinals in their solemn responsibility to choose our next Pope—one who understands and cares not only for the institution of the Church, but also for its 1.4 billion followers around the…

Pope Francis: A beacon of hope

Pope Francis: A beacon of hope

It was just a few minutes after 10.00 am when my husband Tyrone told me with palpable shock, “Pope Francis has died.” We rushed to switch on the TV. The news was official. The Pope had really died. Talk about surprises! This was very unexpected. The previous day,…

RIP Pope Francis: He Opened Doors. We Walked Through Them.

RIP Pope Francis: He Opened Doors. We Walked Through Them.

Today, our hearts are heavy. As the Global Network of Rainbow Catholics, we join millions around the world in mourning the death of Pope Francis. For us, this loss is deeply personal. His papacy marked a turning point—often imperfect, sometimes painful, but undeniably…

Pope Francis Health: Between Prayers and Speculations

Pope Francis Health: Between Prayers and Speculations

The news cycle has been relentless. Pope Francis has fallen ill, and many engage in a race for attention, playing with extremes. Some pray, others mock. Some spread rumors, others fight to correct them. In a single day, headlines declare him dead, then alive, then…

GNRC Assembly 2025 – MADRID

GNRC Assembly 2025 – MADRID

Walking Together: Rainbow Challenges After the Synod Caminar juntos/as/es: Retos arcoíris después del Sínodo Join Us in Madrid for the GNRC Assembly 2025 Experience a transformative event that brings that brings together LGBTQ+ Catholics, families, friends and allies…

THE CORNER 14

THE CORNER 14

In this edition of The Corner, we invite you on a journey of reflection, celebration, and action as we highlight stories, initiatives, and voices from our global LGBT+ faith communities. This issue is a testament to the resilience, creativity, and solidarity that…

Transgender Day of Remembrance 2024

Transgender Day of Remembrance 2024

Today, we remember. Transgender Day of Remembrance is a solemn occasion, a day to honour and mourn the lives of transgender people who have been taken from us through acts of violence and hatred. As Catholics, we are called to stand with those on the margins, just as…

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