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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...

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...

JOY LADIN IN/VERSE: on trans identities, poetry, judaism 🌈✨ Join us for a powerful...

In 2015, it was in Rome. In 2017, Munich. 2019 Chicago. Then in 2022 México City,...

Faith and Distance: A Reflection on the Church in Hungary Hungary is a nation with...

Join the Rainbow Stations of the Cross on Lent 2023

Join the Rainbow Stations of the Cross on Lent 2023

Rainbow Stations of the Cross: The Journey towards LGBTQ Equality Good Friday reminds us of the life and execution of Jesus, filled with love and compassion for all - including the LGBTQIA+ community! You are invited to the Rainbow Contemplatives' Online community - a...

Clampdown on LGBT rights in Kenya and Uganda

Clampdown on LGBT rights in Kenya and Uganda

    Photo by Steve Johnson on Unsplash Despite a recent Supreme Court ruling in Kenya in favour of LGBT+ organisations, the backlash from government and Church leaders has created much hurt and violence for our communities. A few days ago, Uganda lawmakers...

GNRC PR on Approving Blessings of Same-Sex Couples

GNRC PR on Approving Blessings of Same-Sex Couples

Global Network of Rainbow Catholics Praise German Bishops for Approving Blessings of Same-Sex Couples 12 March 2023. The Global Network of Rainbow Catholics (GNRC) applauds the Catholic Bishops of Germany who have voted to support formal blessings of same-sex couples....

GNRC Previous Boards

GNRC Board 2019 – 2021 The GNRC Board now operates under its newly implemented constitution. The two Co-Chairs, Secretary, Region Representative, Diversity Representative and Media Co-Ordinator were elected by its members at the Mexico Assembly in September 2022. The...

Board

GNRC Board 2022 – 2025 The GNRC Board now operates under its newly implemented constitution. The two Co-Chairs, Secretary, Treasurer, Region Representative, Diversity Representative and Media Co-Ordinator were elected by its members at the Mexico Assembly in September...

Salt of the Church? by Chris Vella

Salt of the Church? by Chris Vella

Salt of the Earth! What a wonderful metaphor of what each Christian is called to be: To make a difference; to be a beacon; to be a sign of God’s hope; to be a sign to power.

Homosexuality is not a crime!

Homosexuality is not a crime!

Pope says "homosexuality is not a crime" Pope Francis has made a long awaited and much praised statement on homosexuality during an interview with the Associated Press by declaring "homosexuality is not a crime".  Link Below is a statement from the GNRC Co_Chairs...

The Passing for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

The Passing for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

GNRC offers its prayers for the repose of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI The Catholic world mourns the loss of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI who passed away today, 31st December 2022. Benedict had been a close adviser to Pope John Paul 11 and succeeded him as Bishop of Rome...

GNRC Newsletter “The Corner Nº10” Language Compilation

  GNRC Newsletter "The Corner Nº10" (PDF file) available in Chinese, English, French, Portuguese and Spanish. Chinese Version:       GNRC Newsletter "The Corner N10" Chinese English Version:        GNRC Newsletter "The Corner N10" English French Version:     GNRC...

全球天主教彩虹网络致波兰主教们的公开信

全球天主教彩虹网络致波兰主教们的公开信：请保护你们的羊群 “我们希望作为教友的牧者（主教和神父），你们将使用任何可能的方式来保护每个人的尊严和人权，这包括LGBTIQ+人士和他们的家人。”...

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