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...

¡La 4ª Asamblea Mundial de Católicos Arcoíris llega a Madrid! Del 1 al 5 de octubre...

Building a Church of True Welcome A recent meeting between Spain’s Minister of...

Transgender Women in Torvaianica Pray for Pope Francis In a small parish by the sea...

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Donate to GNRC

Donate to the Global Network of Rainbow Catholics Donate and help us in our mission of full inclusion, dignity, equality and affirmation of LGBTIQ Catholics and their families in the Church and general society worldwide. Your contribution will help sustain the...

GNRC Fourth Assembly: I AM YOUR MOTHER

GNRC Fourth Assembly: I AM YOUR MOTHER

Be welcome to the GNRC Fourth Assembly in Mexico City! Since its creation in October 2015, the Global Network of Rainbow Catholics (GNRC) brings together groups and organisations, which provide pastoral care and work for justice for LGBTQI people. The Network strives...

Discover Rainbow Resources on Easter Week 2022

Discover Rainbow Resources on Easter Week 2022

Find a list of Rainbow Resources on Easter Week 2022 from our faithful Catholic communities and allies in their original language: Videos, Images, Guidelines and inspiring words. Easter Week in English James Alison reflection and liturgies on his YouTube Channel...

Pray for Peace in Europe

Pray for Peace in Europe

GNRC Prays For Peace In Europe The Global Network of Rainbow Catholics joins hands with our siblings in Russia and Ukraine to find a way to give peace a chance. We know that war and conflict are not the solution but merely a propagator for visceral anger and hatred...

GNRC Newsletter Nº9 Language Compilation

GNRC Newsletter Nº9 Language Compilation

GNRC Newsletter Nº9 (PDF file) available in Chinese, English, French, Portuguese and Spanish. Chinese Version:        GNRC Newsletter N9 Chinese English Version:        GNRC Newsletter N9 English French Version:        GNRC Newsletter N9 French Spanish Version:     ...

#outinchurch is a Light of Hope

#outinchurch is a Light of Hope

Global Catholic Network considers #outinchurch - a new LGBTIQ Catholic workers initiative - as “a light of hope for those who feel currently threatened” GNRC recognizes the risks that LGBTIQ Catholic workers face in Church institutions worldwide and celebrates the...

Out in Church – A Church without Fear

Out in Church – A Church without Fear

Out in Church - A Church without Fear for LGBTIQ Catholic Workers in Germany Out in Church is a new German LGBTIQ Catholic workers association that belongs to institutions such as schools, colleges, NGO´s, and other offices / departments inside the Catholic Church....

An LGBTIQ Pastoral Care Initiative in the Church?

An LGBTIQ Pastoral Care Initiative in the Church?

About Good Practices: An LGBTIQ Pastoral Care Initiative in the Church? This is text was writtem by Luis Mariano González García - member of GNRC Member Group  Crismhom in Madrid, Spain - and original published in Spanish on the CLC Spain Website  A NEED The life of...

Sr Maria Luisa Berzosa FI Letter for the Synod

Sr Maria Luisa Berzosa FI Letter for the Synod

INVITATION WITH "S" FOR THE SYNODAL PATH My friends: I have been thinking for several days about some suggestions for the Synodal path and after passing them through my heart before the Lord, I decide to share them with all of you, in case they help us in this...

GNRC 2021 Hits: A Year Full of Blessings

GNRC 2021 Hits: A Year Full of Blessings

This is a summary of GNRC´s greatest 2021 hits on our Website and Social Media. Are you ready to get surprised? Farewell 2021 and Welcome 2022! Spoiler Alert: Our Celebrations, Theological Resources and Pope Francis are present in most of the cathegories. 2021 Hits:...

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