“You are the light of the world.” (Matthew 5:14)
“You are the light of the world.” (Matthew 5:14) Sometimes, light feels small...
In his image
Leo XIII often wrote about human dignity as grounded in being made in God’s image....
(Portuguese translation below) Hello, I’m Bê, from Brazil! I am a non-binary trans...
South Korean Coverage Highlights Global LGBTQ+ Catholic Hopes Amid Papal Transition
LGBT+ people are also part of the Church… May the Pope be one who embraces them” By Jang Ye-ji, Reporter In over 2,000 years of Catholic history, homosexuals and LGBTQ individuals have endured long-standing discrimination and exclusion. The...
Vigils for the Overcoming of Homophobia, Transphobia, Biphobia
The City in VigilExplore cities that welcome vigils, creating spaces of inclusion and hope.The history of the VigilsLearn more on the first Vigil and how they became an international eventGrarphic KitDownload the free and customizable graphic kit, to promote local...
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...
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...
Pilgrims’ Rest
After the journey, a shared table.The Pilgrims’ Rest is an invitation to a shared table on the occasion of the Jubilee pilgrimage of LGBT+ people “Pellegrinaggio de La Tenda di Gionata e altre associazioni”. It is a space of rest after a day full of prayer and...
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
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,...
“Who am I to judge?” MSNBC interviews Marianne Duddy Burke
“So many families have struggled with how to love their LGBTQ+ kids or siblings, or grandkids, and for decades tried to remain consistent with Church teaching… Pope Francis’ words helped bridge and heal so many families.”
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
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 at EuroPride Malta 2023: Celebrating Faith, Identity, and Inclusion
From September 6th to 17th, 2023, Malta, the gem of the Mediterranean, will come alive as it hosts...
The Fight for Inclusion: LGBTQIA+ Christians at World Youth Day 2023
“Our young LGBTI+ pilgrims were excited and overjoyed to hear such welcoming and inclusive...
Clampdown on LGBT rights in Kenya and Uganda
Photo by Steve Johnson on Unsplash Despite a recent Supreme Court ruling in Kenya in...
GNRC PR on Approving Blessings of Same-Sex Couples
Global Network of Rainbow Catholics Praise German Bishops for Approving Blessings of Same-Sex...
United in Joy to Walk Together by Antonio Ortiz
Walk Together for a More Welcoming and Inclusive Church Inspired by Pope Francis' invitation to...
Gratitude in an Open Letter to the Society of Jesus
Open Letter to the Society of Jesus from the Global Network of Rainbow Catholics You may find the...
Synodal Process 2022-2023 Statement
Statement to the Vatican Synodal Process As the first phase of the current Synod of the Roman...
#outinchurch is a Light of Hope
Global Catholic Network considers #outinchurch - a new LGBTIQ Catholic workers initiative - as “a...
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...
An LGBTIQ Pastoral Care Initiative in the Church?
About Good Practices: An LGBTIQ Pastoral Care Initiative in the Church? This is text was writtem...
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