Latest News from Latin America
The Birth and Living of a LGBTI Pastoral Care Group: Padis+ Chile
Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy (Psalm 126,5) English / Español / Italiano By Fr. Pedro Labrin SJ - Padis+ Chile. This testimony was originally presented at the Ways of Love Conference in Rome (October 2015). Padis+ (Sexual Diversity Pastoral...
Regional News: South America
This is a summary of Catholic LGBTI News from South America. We receive constantly more News for this section so check it weekly for updates. AUGUST 2016 Colombia: The repercussion of the Church intervention in Educational Policies about Sexual Orientation and...
LATEST NEWS FROM GNRC
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...
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...
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...
Walking Through a Door Together
The rainbow cross rose above the crowd as hundreds of LGBT+ Catholics and their families walked up Via della Conciliazione. Songs, banners, and prayers turned the long road to St. Peter’s into...
LGBT Catholics at the Jubilee, Bishop Savino: “No one should feel excluded.”
LGBT Catholics at the Jubilee, Bishop Savino: "No one should feel excluded." Originally published on www.gionata.org. Reproduced here with permission. “We must free ourselves from prejudice. No one...
GNRC LATIN AMERICA
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 Latin America, our efforts are centered around building strong networks, supporting grassroots movements, and amplifying the voices of marginalized communities. Through workshops, conferences, and advocacy campaigns, we strive to create a world where everyone is recognized as equal in the eyes of God.
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GNRC Partners' Impact in Latin America
The Global Network of Rainbow Catholics (GNRC) partners are actively engaged in transformative initiatives across Latin America. Our partners focus on promoting inclusivity, advocating for LGBTQ+ rights, and fostering community development. Through workshops, educational programs, and advocacy campaigns, they are making significant strides in creating a more equitable society. Their efforts have led to increased awareness and acceptance, empowering individuals to embrace their identities and contribute positively to their communities.
Our Voices in Latin America
Rede Nacional de Grupos Católicos
LGBT
Brazil
Pastoral de la Diversidad Sexual
(Padis+) – Santiago
Chile
Espacio Seguro
Costa Rica
Efetá – México D.F.
Mexico
Diversidade Católica – Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Grupo de Ação Pastoral da Diversidade – Sao Paulo
Brazil
Comunidad Católica de la Diversidad
(COMOCAD)
Perù
Red Católica Arcoíris México
Mexico
Grupo Lesbico Artemisa
Nicaragua
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