Global Network of Rainbow Catholics

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...

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...

Contemplative Spiritual Formation Gathering

Friday, April 18th The Stations of the Cross: The Struggle for LGBQ+ Equality was hosted by Rainbow Contemplatives with the support of the GNRC Contemplative Spiritual Formation Committee on Good Friday, 2023. Some 15 persons from around the globe added their...

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...

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

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...

First Catholic Conference on Faith and Sexuality in India

In this time of synodality, when Pope Francis calls us to walk together and listen deeply, we find moments that touch our souls and open our hearts to a broader vision of the Church. One such moment came to life in Pune, India, through the efforts of my group Bridge...

India: A Synodal Approach to Pastoral Care and Social Inclusion

We are thrilled to announce the "Gender and Sexual Minorities in India: A Synodal Approach to Pastoral Care and Social Inclusion", a conference organized by Ishvani Kendra and our member group, Bridge and Embrace. This event aims to unite faith communities to build...

The Corner 13 – BLESSINGS, DIGNITY, AND THE STRUGGLE FOR INCLUSION

We are pleased to release the 13th edition of "The Corner," now available as a free PDF. This issue delves into some of the most pressing topics at the intersection of faith, social justice, and global events, offering insights that resonate across the Catholic...

THE CORNER 14

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

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The GNRC announces its New Board 2019-2021

July 29th, 2019 The GNRC announces its New Board, Co-chairs and Officials Chinese / English / Español / French / German / Portugues Dear GNRC Members, Allies and Friends, We are happy to announce that a new Board was elected on July 4th for the period of 2019-2021 by...

Vershaff mir Recht: Davis Mac-Iyalla

English / Español / German / Portuguese Davis Mac-Iyalla (45) aus Nigeria ist ein aktives Kirchenmitglied. Weil er schwul ist, muss er jeden Tag neu für Akzeptanz kämpfen: „Ich sehe die Kirche als einen Ort für alle.” Erst: Gut integriertes Gemeindemitglied. Dann:...

Dai-me Justiça: Davis Mac-Iyalla

English / Español / German / Portuguese Davis Mac-Iyalla (45) é da Nigéria. É muito ativo na Igreja, mas tem de lutar, todos os dias, pela aceitação: “Creio na igualdade de todos os filhos de Deus”, diz. Davis é gay, está fora do armário e sente-se orgulhoso de o ser....

Verschaff mir Recht: Joanita Ssenfuka

English / Español / German / Portugues Joanita Warry Ssenfuka (35) aus Uganda ist Telekommunikationsingenieurin und Frauenrechts-Aktivistin. Ich fastete und betete Mit sieben Jahren fühlte ich mich zu meiner besten Freundin hingezogen, mit vierzehn Jahren wurde mir...

Dai-me Justiça: Joanita Ssenfuka

English / Español / German / Portugues Joanita Warry Ssenfuka (35) é do Uganda e é engenheira de telecomunicações e ativista. Pedi muitas vezes a Deus que me perdoasse - por o que quer fosse. Aos sete anos senti-me atraída pela minha melhor amiga. Vivíamos juntas;...

GNRC Third Assembly: Work Summary

3rd Assembly of the Global Network of Rainbow Catholics Chinese / English / Español / French / Portugués Proud and Prophetic LGBTI and Ally Catholics 30 June – 4 July 2019 Chicago, Illinois, United States Invitation to the GNRC Third Assembly: We are truly...

Minuto a Minuto de la 3era Asamblea General

¡La Asamblea General ya ha comenzado! Sigue nuestras actividades en la línea de tiempo English / Español Jueves 4 de Julio 05:00 PM: Una liturgia cierra la Tercera Asamblea de la GNRC. La Misión de ser Católicos LGBTQI Orgullosos y Proféticos continuará más allá de la...

3rd General Assembly Updates

The General Asembly has just began! Follow each activity in our timeline English / Español Thursday 4th July: 05:00 PM: A liturgy closes the Third GNRC Assembly. The Mission of being Proud and Prophetic LGBTQI Catholics will continue beyond the Assembly for all the...

Verschaff mir Recht: John Kashiha

English / Español / German / Portugues John Justin Kashiha (32) aus Tansania hat einen Universitätsabschluss, aber schon fünf Jobs verloren, weil er schwul ist. Die Kriminalisierung macht sein Leben schwer. „Manchmal frage ich Gott nach dem Warum und wie ich mit...

Dai-me Justiça: John Kashiha

English / Español / German / Portugues John Justin Kashiha (32) da Tanzânia tem um título universitário, mas já perdeu cinco empregos por ser gay. A criminalização da sua sexualidade traz muitas dificuldades à sua vida: “Às vezes gostava que Deus me mostrasse como...