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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...

Contemplative Spiritual Formation Gathering

Remembering Pope Francis Celebrating His Life & Legacy Next Contemplative Spiritual Formation Gathering The GNRC Contemplative Spiritual Formation committee invites you to its next bi-weekly contemplative gathering. Date and Time: Our next Contemplative Spiritual...

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...

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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Dadme Justicia: Ryan Kollano

English / Español / German / Portugues Ryan Kollano (33) de Kenia fue uno de 9 hijos en una familia pobre. Luchó duro para ir a la escuela. Lo logró hasta la universidad. Debido a que es gay lo perdió todo - varias veces. El sueño de ir a la escuela Nací en un pequeño...

Dadme Justicia: Misha Tumasov

English / Español / German / Portugues Misha Tumasov (43) de Rusia es un profesor y activista de derechos humanos. Su sueño en la vida era ser sacerdote: “Cuando hablas sobre el amor de Dios, te conviertes en una batería de amor.” Como hombre gay, se vio obligado a...

Dadme Justicia: Jijio Kiriakose

English / Español / German / Portugues Jijo Kiriakose (33) es de la India y terminó su doctorado en procesamiento de imágenes. Ahora trabaja como analista de investigación. En paralelo a su profesión, también es un escritor, un artista y gestiona un grupo de apoyo...

Dadme Justicia: Dumisani Dube

English / Español / German / Portugues Dumisani Dube (45) es proveniente de Zimbabwe, pero vive en Sudáfrica. Trabaja para una organización LGBT como consultor en Zimbabwe y en Sudáfrica, la cual organiza "Diálogo para el Cambio": diálogo entre la...

Grant Me Justice: Davis Mac-Iyalla

Grant Me Justice: Davis Mac-Iyalla

English / Español / German / Portuguese Davis Mac-Iyalla (45) is from Nigeria. He is very active in the Church, but he has to fight for acceptance every day: “I believe in the equality of all of Gods children”, he says. Davis is gay, out and proud. He doesn’t see any...

Grant Me Justice: Alicia Nalunkuma

Grant Me Justice: Alicia Nalunkuma

English / Español / German / Portugues Alicia Nalunkuma (23) from Uganda is a dancer and activist for Transgender Equality. Born as a boy, she always felt a girl. Since childhood she faced massive pain and sorrow. As a practicing Christian, still the Catholic Church...

Grant Me Justice: John Kashiha

Grant Me Justice: John Kashiha

English / Español / German / Portugues John Justin Kashiha (32) from Tanzania has a university degree, but he already lost five jobs because of being gay. The criminalisation of his sexuality brings a lot of hardship into his life: “Sometimes I would like God to show...

Grant Me Justice: Jijio Kiriakose

Grant Me Justice: Jijio Kiriakose

English / Español / Portugues Jijo Kiriakose (33) from India finished his PhD in image processing and is now working as a research analyst. Next to his profession he is also a writer and an artist and manages an LGBT support group. In India intimate friendships...

Grant Me Justice: Joanita Ssenfuka

Grant Me Justice: Joanita Ssenfuka

English / Español / German / Portugues Joanita Warry Ssenfuka (35) from Uganda is a telecommunication engineer and activist. I prayed to God to many times to forgive me for – whatever With seven years I was attracted to my best friend. We lived together, we grew up...

Grant Me Justice: Luis Ramirez

Grant Me Justice: Luis Ramirez

English / Español / German / Portugues Luiz Ramires (57) from Sao Paolo, Brazil works as an indicator, training teachers and principals on gender and sexual diversity. At the moment he is doing his PhD in sociology of education. Becoming a priest to not commit a sin...

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