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...

Sacred Language Belongs to the Gospel Recent remarks by Bishop Robert Barron, in...

38 days of silence. Prayer, fear, uncertainty. Some feared the worst. But today,...

Pope Francis plans to make his first public appearance in over a month by greeting...

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...

Gratitude in an Open Letter to the Society of Jesus

Gratitude in an Open Letter to the Society of Jesus

Open Letter to the Society of Jesus from the Global Network of Rainbow Catholics You may find the original letter in Spanish and Portuguese here or for direct download To Rev Fr Arturo Sosa, General Superior of the Society of Jesus It´s our need to express our...

Synodal Process 2022-2023 Statement

Synodal Process 2022-2023 Statement

Statement to the Vatican Synodal Process As the first phase of the current Synod of the Roman Catholic Church comes to a close, members of the Roman Catholic Working Group of the European Forum of LGBT+ Christian Groups have submitted their statement to the Vatican....

Outreach reveals an amazing letter from Pope Francis

Outreach reveals an amazing letter from Pope Francis

On many levels this letter on the Outreach site is great news! Fr. James Martin wrote to Pope Francis asking three questions, and the Pope replied almost immediately with a hand written note on the new site Outreach. The Pope's affirmation and love for our...

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