GNRC Assembly 2025 – MADRID

Experience a transformative event that brings that brings together LGBTQ+ Catholics, families, friends and allies from around the world to share, learn, and celebrate our diverse community. August 21 → 25The GNRC Assembly  offers a platform to engage in meaningful...

The synodal pathway – Trust in the Slow Work of God

“Above all, trust in the slow work of God…that ideas mature gradually — let them grow. Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, Jesuit, theologian, French palaeontologist (1881–1955) I want to share some good news with you: the Synodal Pathway of the Italian Church is entering a...

Sr. Prema: A Life-Changing Encounter of Faith and Inclusion

My overall impression of the conference is overwhelmingly positive, It was a truly unforgettable, life-changing experience filled with grace and profound meaning in my life. I felt deeply fortunate to be among people of such remarkable integrity and spiritual...

Art corner: Matthew LaBanca — When Faith, Identity and Witness Meet

Matthew LaBanca stands at the intersection of devotion, creativity and identity. A Broadway-actor turned music teacher in a New York Catholic school, LaBanca’s story became the foundation of his solo play COMMUNION. According to his website, the show is “based on the...

Voices from Africa: Rev. Antonio Ocharo

I am Bishop Antonio Ocharo of the Catholic Church in Exile, Diocese of Kenya. I am married with 4 children. I was raised up as a Roman Catholic adherent and later in life I joined a Roman Catholic Seminary pursuing studies in philosophy and theology in preparation for...

CEI press conference: dialogue, women and LGBT

“Leaven of Peace and Fraternity”: the Italian Church closes its Synodal Path with a call to dialogue and shared responsibility Rome, 26 October 2025 — Source: CEI press conference After four years of consultation involving over 500,000 people, 50,000 local groups, and...

Equal dignity in Christ”: Italy’s Synod chooses the path of inclusion

🌿 “Equal Dignity in Christ”: a New Breath for the Italian Church Rome, October 25, 2025 – 9:42 p.m. CEST With 781 votes in favor out of 809, the Third Synodal Assembly of the Catholic Church in Italy approved this afternoon its final document, Leaven of Peace and Hope...

Inclusion Is the Gospel Itself — Mons. Francesco Savino’s Courageous Vision of Church and Humanity

Dear friends,what many of us have been quietly building across Europe is beginning to bear fruit. Our prayers, our testimonies, our patient presence as faithful and hopeful Christians are helping the Church recognise in us a genuine desire to walk in faith. This week,...

Art corner: Carl Gopalkrishnan — Through Other Eyes

Carl Gopalkrishnan describes his practice as “drawing on religion, science, mythology, literature, politics, and music.”Born in the United Kingdom to Chinese and Indian parents and now living in Perth, Australia, he has worked for decades as a painter, printmaker,...

Contemplative Spiritual Formation Gathering

The GNRC Contemplative Spiritual Formation committee invites you to its up coming bi-weekly online gathering. Date and Time: Our next gatherings will be on Saturday, October 18, Nov. 1, 15, 29. Note that many times will change on Nov. 2. Our starting time is anchored...

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...

Pilgrimage

2025Jubilee Pilgrimage  The Global Network...

Pilgrims’ Rest

After the journey, a shared table.The Pilgrims’...

THE CORNER 14

In this edition of The Corner, we invite you on...

Lula shares with us a beautiful letter, full of heartfelt words, thank you Lula! It...

Family!

Family!

“The Church is a family of families.” — Pope Francis, Amoris Laetitia (no. 87) I...

Synodal Process 2022-2023 Statement

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....

Outreach reveals an amazing letter from Pope Francis

Outreach reveals an amazing letter from Pope Francis

On many levels this letter on the Outreach site is great news! Fr. James Martin wrote to Pope Francis asking three questions, and the Pope replied almost immediately with a hand written note on the new site Outreach. The Pope's affirmation and love for our...

Donate to GNRC

Donate to GNRC

Donate to the Global Network of Rainbow Catholics Donate and help us in our mission of full inclusion, dignity, equality and affirmation of LGBTIQ Catholics and their families in the Church and general society worldwide. Your contribution will help sustain the...

GNRC Fourth Assembly: I AM YOUR MOTHER

GNRC Fourth Assembly: I AM YOUR MOTHER

Be welcome to the GNRC Fourth Assembly in Mexico City! Since its creation in October 2015, the Global Network of Rainbow Catholics (GNRC) brings together groups and organisations, which provide pastoral care and work for justice for LGBTQI people. The Network strives...

Discover Rainbow Resources on Easter Week 2022

Discover Rainbow Resources on Easter Week 2022

Find a list of Rainbow Resources on Easter Week 2022 from our faithful Catholic communities and allies in their original language: Videos, Images, Guidelines and inspiring words. Easter Week in English James Alison reflection and liturgies on his YouTube Channel...

Pray for Peace in Europe

Pray for Peace in Europe

GNRC Prays For Peace In Europe The Global Network of Rainbow Catholics joins hands with our siblings in Russia and Ukraine to find a way to give peace a chance. We know that war and conflict are not the solution but merely a propagator for visceral anger and hatred...

GNRC Newsletter Nº9 Language Compilation

GNRC Newsletter Nº9 Language Compilation

GNRC Newsletter Nº9 (PDF file) available in Chinese, English, French, Portuguese and Spanish. Chinese Version:        GNRC Newsletter N9 Chinese English Version:        GNRC Newsletter N9 English French Version:        GNRC Newsletter N9 French Spanish Version:     ...

#outinchurch is a Light of Hope

#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

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?

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...

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