“It was a sacred space where all were truly seen and welcomed for who they are — fearfully, wonderfully made children of God,” said Barbara Maddox about the Outreach 2026 … Learn More
The Vatican’s Synod on Synodality focuses on understanding and implementing synodality in the Church, while controversial issues like women’s ordination and LGBTQ+ ministry are set aside for future study.
“Rushing” to open the diaconate to women in the Catholic Church would short-circuit a necessary reflection on the relationship between ordained ministry and charismatic leadership, particularly as it impacts the … Learn More
VATICAN CITY — If it would not cause scandal or confusion among other Catholics, “a transsexual — even one who has undergone hormone treatment and gender reassignment surgery — may … Learn More
Editor’s note: This story is part of a series related to synod’s “Instrumentum Laboris” that we will run until the start of the October session. Those who minister to, or … Learn More
A Maryland university has sparked controversy with its redefinition of the word “lesbian” using the term “non-man” instead of “woman” — but the backlash points to a cultural “confusion and … Learn More
Presentation: Focus on ministering with courage and sensitivity.
Catholic leaders have condemned the Nov. 19 attack on an LGBTQ nightclub.
