Michigan church fires beloved music director of 34 years over same-sex marriage
Many of the parishioners are outraged.
November 02 2024 12:37 PM
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Catholic Church
The latest news about the Catholic Church and its stand on LGBT equality. Historically, the Catholic Church has taken a strong stance against the LGBT community, same-sex relationships, and issues of marriage equality. In recent years, the Church has been plagued by scandals regarding sex abuse cases between priests and children, with many criticizing the organization for sheltering the perpetrators. The Roman Catholic Church counts over one billion members worldwide, making it the largest Christian organization in the world. The Catholic Church is led by the Pope, also known as the Bishop of Rome.
Vatican gay sex hits rock bottom, and the Internet responds
Is this why young people are leaving the church?
October 25 2024 3:05 PM
Harris's campaign says Donald Trump is 'not up to the job' after transphobic Al Smith Dinner monologue
The former president clearly did not understand the assignment, while Vice President Kamala Harris did.
October 18 2024 2:24 PM
LGBTQ+ Catholics ask Pope Francis to reconsider church opposition to gender-affirming care
A group of LGBTQ+ Catholics and their allies held a private meeting with the pope over the weekend in which they urged him to reverse the church's stance on transgender health care.
October 15 2024 2:34 PM
Sancta: What to know about the opera with explicit lesbian sex, live piercings, and naked roller-skating nuns
The German opera's use of explicit sex and real blood caused 18 audience members to require medical treatment in one weekend.
October 11 2024 2:50 PM
Catholic college accused of bias by nonbinary former DEI director for refusing to use their pronouns
The former director has filed a discrimination complaint, alleging harassment and other mistreatment based on sexual orientation and gender identity at Providence College.
April 23 2024 4:07 PM
Pope Francis: Sexual pleasure is a gift from God, but avoid lust and porn
The statements come amid conservative criticism of the pope and news that the Vatican will issue a document on so-called gender ideology.
January 19 2024 10:49 AM
Gay New York Catholic school teacher says he was fired over a picture of him kissing his boyfriend
Michael J. Califano said church officials were
January 10 2024 3:20 PM
Colorado Catholic preschools say they have a right to discriminate against LGBTQ+ people
A trial is now underway as two Denver-area Catholic parishes sue over a conflict between religious beliefs and the program’s requirement not to discriminate against LGBTQ+ people.
January 04 2024 5:31 PM
'Threat to Catholic Identity:' Women's College Bans Trans Applicants After Bigots Complain
Saint Mary's College in Notre Dame announced its updated nondiscrimination policy in November, then the transphobes rallied.
December 22 2023 11:38 AM
Ex-Catholic Deacon Sentenced for 'Enticing' Gay Minors to Have Sex
Rogelio Vega had pleaded guilty to charges that he used Grindr and another app to "coerce and entice" minor boys to have sex.
March 22 2023 11:37 AM
Pope Francis Says Being Gay Isn’t a Crime
He still refers to homosexuality as a “sin” though.
January 25 2023 12:06 PM
Church Under Investigation by the Vatican for Sex Party Claims
The same priest supposedly behind the party was under investigation for child sex abuse.
January 23 2023 4:38 PM
Pope Benedict, aka 'God’s Rottweiler,' Seethed at Queers
Benedict's legacy won't be his resignation, rather his indignation towards the LGBTQ+ community's health, well-being, and marriages.
December 31 2022 1:53 PM
30 LGBTQ+ Religious Saints Throughout History
The Catholic Church and other faiths have celebrated many whom historians and scholars consider queer.
December 27 2022 8:01 AM
Vatican Reviews Policies on LGBTQ+ Parishioners, Women in Leadership
It's the latest example of the Catholic Church responding to criticisms over certain issues.
October 27 2022 11:35 AM
Catholic School Can Fire Lesbian for Being Married Says Federal Judge
A judge in Indiana ruled that a private Catholic school was within its rights to fire a long-time guidance counselor because she married her partner.
October 05 2022 11:04 AM
Lesbian Approved to Foster Children by Catholic Bishops After Suit
In 2020, Kelly Easter was denied a foster care opportunity because she is a lesbian, but now Catholic bishops say they approve.
July 15 2022 1:36 PM
Mass. School Can’t Call Itself Catholic for Flying Pride and BLM Flags
"The flying of these flags in front of a Catholic school sends a mixed, confusing, and scandalous message to the public," Bishop Robert McManus said in a decree.
June 17 2022 1:31 PM
Monks Sever Ties With School Months After It Hires Lesbian Coach
The monks had said they were "troubled" by the out coach's hiring.
January 05 2022 4:13 PM