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 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?...

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, May 31st, (See times below): 7 a.m. San Francisco/Vancouver; 8 a.m....

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...

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...

THE CORNER 14

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

That Hug of Love The loss of Pope Francis is felt around the world, with world...

Whenever a universally known and loved leader dies, whether Nelson Mandela or Queen...

Lord of Mercy,We lift up Pope Francis in prayer.Grant him eternal rest and...

Pope Francis welcoming

Pope Francis welcoming

It is very heartwarming to see Pope Francis take the time to acknowledge and recognise LGBT+ organisations, especially two of our members groups Quest in England and Acceptance Australia who recently celebrated their 50th anniversaries. Pope Francis sent messages of...

Embracing Diversity: GNRC Celebrates World Youth Day in Lisbon

Embracing Diversity: GNRC Celebrates World Youth Day in Lisbon

The Global Network of Rainbow Catholics is thrilled to announce its participation in World Youth Day in Lisbon this August. Together with our colleagues, we will be supporting an empowering program filled with diverse activities and dialogue from the 1st to the 4th of...

The Corner n°11

The Corner n°11

This edition of The Corner highlights our concerns about the regressive and oppressive legislation our rainbow families face in many African countries. We pray for the safety of our friends and colleagues and all members of the LGBT+ community.

The LGBT+ Death Sentence in Uganda

The LGBT+ Death Sentence in Uganda

Raise our voices The past few months has seen the tension being ramped up and LGBT+ groups and individuals being forced to curtail their activities. The Parliament in Uganda has driven through legislation to criminalise any one, directly or indirectly who has links...

A day on the life of Christine, the Hemorrhoisa

A day on the life of Christine, the Hemorrhoisa

Article by Victoria Rodriguez for Trans Visibility Day Image by Julia Stankova Chris, Christine, the Hemorrhoisa (menstruating woman), doesn’t know what to do anymore. The bleeding doesn’t stop, although she have been taking the infusion three times at day like the...

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