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GNRC wishes everyone a safe, hope filled and joyful Pride month. Across many…
“In you God’s love is revealed. You are always our children.” U.S. Catholic…
“We are all children of God, and God loves us as we are and for the strength that…
No one should be discriminated against, or devalued, or criminalized because of…
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, June 13th. We meet every two weeks on Saturdays (e.g., June 13, 27, July 11, 25…) 7 a.m. San…
CRISMHOM takes part in Pope Leo XIV’s “Tejer redes” meeting in Madrid
On 7 June 2026, members of CRISMHOM, the Christian LGBT+ community of Madrid, and a GNRC member, took part in the “Tejer redes” meeting with Pope Leo XIV at the Movistar Arena, following an invitation from the Archdiocese of Madrid. The meeting formed part of Pope Leo…
Faith, rights and Spirit – The Vigil Prayers in Malta
Article by Tyrone Grima The Prayer Vigils, or as they are more commonly referred to in Malta, the IDAHOT celebrations, have been held on our islands for almost twenty years. Drachma, the local LGBTIQ+ NGO that focuses on the integration between sexuality and…
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…
Called by Name – online prayer for LGBT+ individuals
A few months ago, after a long day of round tables, someone said: “We don’t need another project. We need space.” That sentence stayed with me because it named something real. True accompaniment rarely begins with slogans, strategies, or branded programmes. It happens…
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…
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