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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.

'Reacher' star Alan Ritchson's SCATHING takedown of Trump is the best thing we've read all day

The hunky action-TV star tore down Donald Trump and the Catholic Church in one go!

Not to be outdone by Trans Day of Visibility, Trump weirdly declares ‘Christian Visibility Day’

The former president appears to be banking on manufactured outrage by right-wing extremists.

A pious Church and Cardinal Dolan trashes a dead trans woman who, like Jesus, helped the marginalized

Cecilia Gentil helped trans people, sex workers and HIV/AIDS victims, while a certain Catholic cardinal lives extravagantly

New York City Archdiocese condemns funeral of trans icon Cecilia Gentili at St. Patrick's Cathedral

St. Patrick's Cathedral even held a Mass of Reparation. Gentili's family has called out church leaders for what they said was "hypocrisy" and transphobia.

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

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.

Conservative Lawmakers Lose It Over Jesus Having Two Moms in Church's Nativity Scene

The scene comes as the far-right Italian government has in some cases stripped lesbian mothers from their children's birth certificates.

Pope Francis' (Mostly) Complete LGBTQ+ Record: the Good and the Bad

Pope Francis may not be as progressive as some of us want, but he's made a lot of progress for LGBTQ+ acceptance in the church.

'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.

Pope Francis Approves Blessings for 'Irregular' Same-Sex Couples

While gay marriage is still considered a sin in the Catholic church, Pope Francis has approved blessings for same-sex couples.

Vatican Rules Transgender Catholics and Babies of Same-Sex Couples Can Be Baptized in the Church

Regarding transgender people, the document says a person who identifies as transgender can be baptized like any other adult, “as long as there is no risk of causing scandal or disorientation” to other Catholics.

Pope Francis's Stance on LGBTQ+ People Challenged by Group of Five Cardinals

The group's five doctrinal questions, or dubia, come ahead of a monthly meeting to chart the church’s future course.

Virginia Library Temporarily Avoids Closing Over LGBTQ+ Books Controversy

A temporary lifeline for Samuels Public Library fuels a broader struggle over free speech, discrimination, and community values as residents and officials clash over LGBTQ+ books.

Denver Archdiocese Sues to Deny LGBTQ+ Families Access to Preschool

While it certainly appears to be discriminatory, the group’s attorney says it’s not actually discrimination.

Mike Pence Tries to Shame Dodgers, Calls Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence 'Hateful'

The former vice president, like some baseball players, says the Sisters promote hate — which they don't.

Would the Pope Fall Foul of Uganda’s Pending Anti-LGBTQ+ Law?

A Ugandan bill expands existing criminalization of same-sex conduct to create a legal framework for systematic persecution and social exclusion based on sexual orientation and gender identity. What will the Pope do?

4 Catholic Women Denied Communion Over Rainbow Masks During Mass

The women attended Mass with colorful masks to support a teacher who was recently fired by the Denver Archdiocese because she's gay.

Parents Raise Thousands For Catholic Teacher Fired Because She's Gay

After the beloved Catholic teacher was terminated, the parents of students who attend the school she was fired from began raising money for her.

Pope Francis Says Being Gay Isn’t a Crime

He still refers to homosexuality as a “sin” though.