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In recent years, Pope Francis suffered various health issues and was recently discharged from the hospital. He leaves behind a complicated legacy regarding LGBTQ+ rights in the Catholic Church.

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What is a Jubilee? These Catholics just became the first LGBTQ+ people to participate

Catholic Priest Denies Communion to Lesbian at Mother's Funeral

A priest in Missouri bars a lesbian parishioner from receiving communion at her mother's funeral.

Italy Approves Same-Sex Civil Unions

Italy has been a major exception among Western nations in its lack of recognition for same-sex couples.

The Ultimate Rebels: Queer Catholics

Staying faithful to the Roman Catholic Church -- when it's not always faithful to you -- takes inner fortitude, writes Christopher Pett.

Pope Francis dead at 88: Looking back on his LGBTQ+ rights legacy

In recent years, Pope Francis suffered various health issues and was recently discharged from the hospital. He leaves behind a complicated legacy regarding LGBTQ+ rights in the Catholic Church.

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.

Trans Football Player's Dad Slams School System's Anti-LGBTQ Policies

A Catholic diocese overseeing Catholic schools in South Dakota has issued a set of policies saying LGBTQ+ identity undermines the basis of society.

Catholic Group Wrong to Deny Gay Worker's Husband Benefits, Court Says

Catholic Relief Services revoked the spousal benefits when the husband was undergoing extensive dental work.

Pope Francis to LGBTQ+ Catholics: God Does Not Disown You

The pope commented on LGBTQ+ people and the church in response to a letter from Father James Martin, an LGBTQ-supportive priest.

'Building a Bridge' Between Catholic Church and LGBTQ+ Community

Is the gulf unbridgeable? Father James Martin and the filmmakers behind a new documentary don't think so.

Catholic Diocese Says LGBTQ+ People Are Not Allowed Sacraments

They can only be baptized, confirmed, or receive communion if they have "repented."

Catholic Students Rally Around Schoolmate Punished for Pride Shirt

A student at St. Francis of Assisi School in Baltimore was forced to remove her LGBTQ+ Pride T-shirt in front of everyone at a church service.

Supporters Push for Gay Priest Who Died on 9/11 to Be Made a Saint

Father Mychal Judge, a chaplain with NYC's fire department, was the first recorded death after the terrorist attacks 20 years ago.

Judge: Gay Teacher Fired by Catholic School Entitled to Damages

The North Carolina school fired the teacher in 2014 for announcing his wedding to his partner. A trial will now determine the damages he is owed.

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Roman Catholic Church

A priest in Missouri bars a lesbian parishioner from receiving communion at her mother's funeral.

Italy has been a major exception among Western nations in its lack of recognition for same-sex couples.

Staying faithful to the Roman Catholic Church -- when it's not always faithful to you -- takes inner fortitude, writes Christopher Pett.

In recent years, Pope Francis suffered various health issues and was recently discharged from the hospital. He leaves behind a complicated legacy regarding LGBTQ+ rights in the Catholic Church.

Is this why young people are leaving the church?

Benedict's legacy won't be his resignation, rather his indignation towards the LGBTQ+ community's health, well-being, and marriages.

A Catholic diocese overseeing Catholic schools in South Dakota has issued a set of policies saying LGBTQ+ identity undermines the basis of society.

Catholic Relief Services revoked the spousal benefits when the husband was undergoing extensive dental work.

The pope commented on LGBTQ+ people and the church in response to a letter from Father James Martin, an LGBTQ-supportive priest.

Is the gulf unbridgeable? Father James Martin and the filmmakers behind a new documentary don't think so.

They can only be baptized, confirmed, or receive communion if they have "repented."

A student at St. Francis of Assisi School in Baltimore was forced to remove her LGBTQ+ Pride T-shirt in front of everyone at a church service.

Father Mychal Judge, a chaplain with NYC's fire department, was the first recorded death after the terrorist attacks 20 years ago.

The North Carolina school fired the teacher in 2014 for announcing his wedding to his partner. A trial will now determine the damages he is owed.