LGBT+ Spanish History

This timeline traces key moments in the struggle for LGBT+ rights in Spain, from repression under Franco's regime to legal recognition and social inclusion. It is a story of  efforts, activism, communities, and policymakers who shaped a path toward justice and...

Delivering hope / Entregar Esperanza

Delivering Hope (Spanish version below) Hello, I am Maritza Fuenzalida Salas, a woman, bisexual, activist, Catholic, and believer. I belong to the Comunidad de Vida y Coro Diversidad Vocal (Community of Life and Vocal Diversity Choir) in Chile. For me, belonging to...

LGBT+ Spanish History

This timeline traces key moments in the struggle for LGBT+ rights in Spain, from repression under Franco's regime to legal recognition and social inclusion. It is a story of  efforts, activism, communities, and policymakers who shaped a path toward justice and...

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 Formation Gathering will be on Saturday, July 26th, (See times below): 7 a.m. San Francisco/Vancouver; 8...

Las semillas de la 4a asamblea de la GNRC en México.

Las semillas de la 4a asamblea de la GNRC en México. (scroll down for the English version) Mirar desde la esperanza fue la primer semilla que se sembró en mi desde aquel septiembre del 2022, fecha en que se llevó a cabo en la ciudad de México la cuarta asamblea de la...

History does not repeat (if we learn, remember, and act)

Over the past few years, many of us engaged in faith-based and civil society activism have sensed a growing hostility in the air. Ari Shaw’s recently wrote an article in Foreign Affairs confirming with clarity that it is not only a matter of perception. The rise in...

Voices of Resistance: The Colectivo TLGB of Bolivia and the Activism of Rodolfo Vargas

I’m a member of the Colectivo TLGB of Bolivia, committed to activism and social justice for diverse sexual and gender identities in my country. As a member of the Colectivo TLGB of Bolivia, I’ve witnessed firsthand how activism rooted in courage, resilience, and...

The problem isn’t that we exist—it’s that we’re visible

Being a sexually diverse person and choosing to preserve your spiritual identity as a Catholic has been one of the most intense and complex journeys of my life. There are days when I’ve felt like David standing before Goliath: small, unarmed, fragile, vulnerable. Not...

My Rainbow Contemplative Journey with GNRC – By Argel Oclarit, Philippines

GNRC Assembly 2025 – A Series of Stories As we prepare for the GNRC Assembly 2025 in Spain,  we’re sharing a series of personal reflections from members around the world. Each story reveals how faith, identity, and community come together in unique and powerful ways...

Walking Together in a Time of Change

In a world shifting under our feet, we need to stop and breathe together. The GNRC Assembly 2025, to be held this August in Madrid, takes place at a moment that few of us could have foreseen. A change of Pope, waves of political instability across continents, rising...

The Jubilee: A Time of Restitution, Liberation, and Conversion

The Jubilee: A Time of Restitution, Liberation, and ConversionReflections by Don Gian Luca Carrega What does it mean to celebrate the Jubilee in the spirit of Jesus? Is it merely a religious tradition, or a deeper invitation to rethink justice, community, and freedom?...

Pilgrims’ Rest

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

THE CORNER 14

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

These weeks, the name of Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández appears often in...

A heartfelt thank you from our friends in Africa! Their touching video reminds us...

Two Women Leading the Dicastery for Consecrated Life: A Sign of Continuity Pope Leo...

Guest Corner: Fiducia Supplicans

Guest Corner: Fiducia Supplicans

This article was first published in the Japanese Theological Quarterly. Publishing kindly allowed by Mary McAleese. The Declaration Fiducia Supplicans promulgated by the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith with Papal approval in December 2023 has provoked...

A New Chapter in Faith and Inclusivity: Blessings

A New Chapter in Faith and Inclusivity: Blessings

On December 19th, the Vatican's announcement to allow blessings for individuals in same-sex relationships marked a significant moment for inclusivity within the Catholic Church. This development, focusing on blessing individuals rather than couples, has prompted a...

Our Voices Matter! Let’s Lift Them Up!

Our Voices Matter! Let’s Lift Them Up!

October’s Synod Assembly is on the horizon, and it’s time for the voices of LGBTIQ+ Catholics to ring loud and clear. The Global Network of Rainbow Catholics (GNRC) invites you to join our Synod Listening Sessions.

It’s all about getting your thoughts on the table for the 2024 Assembly, themed “Towards the 2024 Assembly.” This is where you come in. Share your experiences, your hopes, and let’s make an impact together.

The Corner #12

The Corner #12

Happy New Year! "The Corner" is back with its 12th edition, packed with updates and stories that matter; real, impactful narratives that mirror our collective journey towards a more inclusive Church. A Year of Transformation and Tributes Reflecting on 2023, we...

Fiducia Supplicans On the Pastoral Meaning of Blessings

Fiducia Supplicans On the Pastoral Meaning of Blessings

A Historic Step Forward: Embracing Blessings for Same-Sex Couples in the Catholic Church Pope Francis continues to surprise, delight and infuriate us, in equal measures, depending on your conservative or more liberal views. But what cannot be denied is that he is...

Remembering Cris Serra: A Light in Our GNRC Community

Remembering Cris Serra: A Light in Our GNRC Community

It is with heavy hearts and a profound sense of loss that we, the Global Network of Rainbow Catholics (GNRC), remember Cris Serra, whose life and legacy continue to inspire us. Cris, a former GNRC Board member, psychologist, author, and relentless advocate for justice...

Pope Francis meets GNRC

Pope Francis meets GNRC

”Go ahead!”: Pope Francis encourages Catholic LGBT+ leaders to move forward **Rome, October 25, 2023** Today, during his weekly General Audience, Pope Francis reflected on Saints Cyril and Methodius, emphasising their efforts to ground the Church's message in local...

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