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...

“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.”

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,...

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...

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 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...

Webinar: IN/verse

on trans identities, poetry, judaism Sunday 27...

The U.S. Supreme Court to Review Colorado’s Ban on Conversion Therapy The U.S....

China, Christianity, and LGBTQ+ Issues: What’s Happening Now China continues to...

​The Global Network of Rainbow Catholics (GNRC) extends heartfelt prayers for Pope...

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...

Report to the Secretariat of the Synod from GNRC

Report to the Secretariat of the Synod from GNRC

GNRC has submitted an official report to the Secretariat of the Synod, representing the hopes and concerns of LGBTIQ Catholics, family members, and allies worldwide. Based on input received during Synod Listening Sessions, conducted by Co-Chair Marianne Duddy-Burke...

A Shining Rainbow in the Basilica de Guadalupe

A Shining Rainbow in the Basilica de Guadalupe

The Rainbow on the Mantle of Guadalupe First she deigned to let herself be seen by those who have suffered exclusion inside the temples, their names: LGBTIQ+; and it was later that her precious and beloved Image appeared in front of the religious authorities....

SANTA MARÍA DE GUADALUPE: bless and encourage our service

SANTA MARÍA DE GUADALUPE: bless and encourage our service

Translation of the Spanish homily with the aim "Bless and Encourage our Service" celebrated at the Basilica de Guadalupe on September 14th, 2022, by Fr Gonzalo Rosas sj for the presence of the GNRC Fourth Assembly attendants. You may find the original Spanish version...

Memories and Hopes from our Fourth Assembly

Memories and Hopes from our Fourth Assembly

Some Memories... Thoughts and Images of Joy and Hope from the Attendants Let´s open our hearts through the expressions of emotions and thoughts present in the Fourth Assembly. "Participating in the 4th Assembly of...

United in Joy to Walk Together by Antonio Ortiz

United in Joy to Walk Together by Antonio Ortiz

Walk Together for a More Welcoming and Inclusive Church Inspired by Pope Francis' invitation to walk together – The Synodal Path – to build a Catholic Church where everyone is welcome, the member communities of the Global Network of Rainbow Catholics (GNRC) shared...

Activities Summary of an Amazing Fourth Assembly

Activities Summary of an Amazing Fourth Assembly

A Brief Summary of an Extraordinary Fourth Assembly It was a two years work for GNRC - involving the Board, most of our Committees and our host group "RedCam" - to prepare our Fourth Assembly. Even if it was delayed for a year, since the official invitation on April...

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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