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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 synodal pathway – Trust in the Slow Work of God

“Above all, trust in the slow work of God…that ideas mature gradually — let them grow. Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, Jesuit, theologian, French palaeontologist (1881–1955) I want to share some good news with you: the Synodal Pathway of the Italian Church is entering a...

Sr. Prema: A Life-Changing Encounter of Faith and Inclusion

My overall impression of the conference is overwhelmingly positive, It was a truly unforgettable, life-changing experience filled with grace and profound meaning in my life. I felt deeply fortunate to be among people of such remarkable integrity and spiritual...

Art corner: Matthew LaBanca — When Faith, Identity and Witness Meet

Matthew LaBanca stands at the intersection of devotion, creativity and identity. A Broadway-actor turned music teacher in a New York Catholic school, LaBanca’s story became the foundation of his solo play COMMUNION. According to his website, the show is “based on the...

Voices from Africa: Rev. Antonio Ocharo

I am Bishop Antonio Ocharo of the Catholic Church in Exile, Diocese of Kenya. I am married with 4 children. I was raised up as a Roman Catholic adherent and later in life I joined a Roman Catholic Seminary pursuing studies in philosophy and theology in preparation for...

CEI press conference: dialogue, women and LGBT

“Leaven of Peace and Fraternity”: the Italian Church closes its Synodal Path with a call to dialogue and shared responsibility Rome, 26 October 2025 — Source: CEI press conference After four years of consultation involving over 500,000 people, 50,000 local groups, and...

Equal dignity in Christ”: Italy’s Synod chooses the path of inclusion

🌿 “Equal Dignity in Christ”: a New Breath for the Italian Church Rome, October 25, 2025 – 9:42 p.m. CEST With 781 votes in favor out of 809, the Third Synodal Assembly of the Catholic Church in Italy approved this afternoon its final document, Leaven of Peace and Hope...

Inclusion Is the Gospel Itself — Mons. Francesco Savino’s Courageous Vision of Church and Humanity

Dear friends,what many of us have been quietly building across Europe is beginning to bear fruit. Our prayers, our testimonies, our patient presence as faithful and hopeful Christians are helping the Church recognise in us a genuine desire to walk in faith. This week,...

Art corner: Carl Gopalkrishnan — Through Other Eyes

Carl Gopalkrishnan describes his practice as “drawing on religion, science, mythology, literature, politics, and music.”Born in the United Kingdom to Chinese and Indian parents and now living in Perth, Australia, he has worked for decades as a painter, printmaker,...

Contemplative Spiritual Formation Gathering

The GNRC Contemplative Spiritual Formation committee invites you to its up coming bi-weekly online gathering. Date and Time: Our next gatherings will be on Saturday, October 18, Nov. 1, 15, 29. Note that many times will change on Nov. 2. Our starting time is anchored...

Jo O’ Sullivan: A Personal Account

Sometimes in life, we have experiences which impact so strongly on us that we desperately want to share that impact with others but are reluctant to begin, for fear we can’t do the experience justice. That’s where I am right now. I’ve returned from five incredible...

Pilgrimage

2025Jubilee Pilgrimage  The Global Network...

Pilgrims’ Rest

After the journey, a shared table.The Pilgrims’...

THE CORNER 14

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

In his image

Leo XIII often wrote about human dignity as grounded in being made in God’s image....

(Portuguese translation below) Hello, I’m Bê, from Brazil! I am a non-binary trans...

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” 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...

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...

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