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Does God make people gay? A theologian responds

May 22, 2018

By Mary Farrow

Sexual attraction does not define identity, a priest has said, after comments attributed to Pope Francis have prompted questions about... Read more

Mother Angelica with eye patch via YouTube screenshot.

How the 'pirate nun' changed a gay man's life

Mar 27, 2017

By Mary Farrow

Paul Darrow went to his first gay beach when he was 15.  Read more

Fr. Philip Bochanski. Courtesy of Carmel Communications.

Meet the Courage apostolate's new leader: Fr. Philip Bochanski

Sep 29, 2016

By Kevin J. Jones

Expansion and further welcoming outreach are the plans for the next head of Courage International, a Catholic apostolate for people... Read more

Fr. Paul Check.

After years of service, Courage director takes on new assignment

Sep 8, 2016

After 14 years of serving the Church’s apostolate for men and women with same-sex attraction, Fr. Paul Check will step... Read more

Opening Session of the Extraordinary Assembly of the Synod of Bishops at the Vatican on Oct. 6, 2014.

Gay Catholics tell synod to promote chastity – for everyone

Oct 3, 2015

By Ann Schneible

Same-sex attracted Catholics who have turned away from a homosexual lifestyle are urging participants at the upcoming Synod on the... Read more