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Crowds exit Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Washington, D.C., after the June 14, 2023, "Pride Mass" with "Progress Pride" flags visible in the back of the church.

‘Pride Mass’ takes place in Washington, D.C., despite calls for cardinal to intervene

Jun 15, 2023

By Peter Pinedo

During the Mass, prayers were offered in solidarity with LGBTQ+ individuals and the LGBTQ+ community while protesters prayed outside. Read more

Sculptures at the Stonewall National Monument in New York City

Catholic church with ‘God is trans’ exhibit to host ‘Pride Mass’ at NYC gay monument 

Jun 15, 2023

By Joe Bukuras

The Church of St. Paul the Apostle announced that it is celebrating a Mass outdoors at the Stonewall National Monument... Read more

Trevor Williams, 31, pitcher for the Washington Nationals, in an interview with Colm Flynn for EWTN News In Depth, June 5, 2023.

Exclusive: Washington Nationals pitcher Trevor Williams speaks out on Dodgers controversy

Jun 14, 2023

By Peter Pinedo

“We cannot stand idly by while Our Lord gets mocked,” Trevor Williams told EWTN's Colm Flynn in an interview. Read more

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Pittsburgh ‘Pride Mass’ canceled after bishop’s letter disavows event

Jun 14, 2023

By Peter Pinedo

The Mass to which LGBTQ Catholics, families, and “allies” were invited was set to take place in Duquesne University’s Holy... Read more

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Archdiocese of Madrid holds event featuring testimonies of LGBTI families

Jun 12, 2023

By Nicolás de Cárdenas

The event was announced with the rainbow-colored theme “The Church is already diverse. Open your eyes and your heart!” Read more

President Joe Biden speaks during a Pride celebration on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, on June 10, 2023.

Critics warn of ‘radical gender ideology’ in latest Biden LGBT move

Jun 12, 2023

By Kevin J. Jones

The White House in a June 8 fact sheet announced “new actions to protect LGBTQI+ communities.”  Read more

The Los Angeles Dodgers are giving an award to a group of gay and transgender drag performers who mock the Catholic faith.

Here’s what the bishops are saying about the Dodgers honoring an anti-Catholic group

Jun 9, 2023

By Peter Pinedo

The Dodgers will be honoring the L.A. chapter of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence with a “Community Hero Award” before... Read more

Parental and religious freedom rights advocates, including a group of Muslim parents, on June 6, 2023, protest a Maryland school system policy that removes parents’ authority to opt their children out of homosexual and transgender coursework.

Muslim-led parents’ group protests LGBT curriculum mandate in Maryland school system

Jun 8, 2023

By Tyler Arnold

Muslim parents protested a Maryland school system’s policy that removes parents’ authority to opt their children out of LGBT coursework. Read more

California legislators honored "Sister Roma" of the anti-Catholic activist group "Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence" at the state capitol Monday, June 5, 2023.

California honors anti-Catholic drag group ‘Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence’ at state capitol

Jun 7, 2023

By Peter Pinedo

Hundreds of Catholics and other Christians held a prayer vigil on Monday as the Legislature honored “Sister Roma.” Read more

A pro-LGBTQ message on a Methodist church in Nashville, Tennessee.

Thousands of United Methodist churches break away over LGBTQ+ disagreements

Jun 6, 2023

By Peter Pinedo

As the United Methodist Church is rocked by disagreement over LGBTQ+ issues, over 4,000 congregations have officially split from the... Read more

A member of Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence at a 2019 event in San Francisco.

LA Archdiocese: Dodgers’ decision to honor drag queen nuns disparages real religious sisters

May 23, 2023

By Shannon Mullen

The archdiocese called for “all Catholics and people of goodwill to stand against bigotry and hate in any form.”  Read more

A member of The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence marches with LGBTQ+ activists during the Los Angeles LGBT Center's "Drag March LA: The March on Santa Monica Boulevard," in West Hollywood, California, on Easter Sunday April 9, 2023.

LA Dodgers reverse course, will honor anti-Catholic drag group at Pride Night game

May 23, 2023

By Shannon Mullen

“A full apology and explanation was given to us by the Dodgers staff which we accept,” the Sisters of Perpetual... Read more

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Mexican pro-life leader in court for criticizing trans legislator

May 5, 2023

By David Ramos

Rodrigo Iván Cortés had criticized Salma Luévano, a trans woman, for disrespectful remarks the federal legislator made regarding religious leaders. Read more

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Canadian parents push back against gay pride flag in Catholic school district; police called

Apr 26, 2023

By Tyler Arnold

The York Catholic District School Board met Tuesday night to consider whether the board should fly a gay pride flag... Read more

U.S. President Joe Biden delivers his State of the Union address during a joint meeting of Congress in the House Chamber of the U.S. Capitol on Feb. 7, 2023, in Washington, D.C. The speech marks Biden's first address to the new Republican-controlled House.

Biden tells Congress to codify Roe, pass LGBTQ protections

Feb 8, 2023

By Tyler Arnold

President Joe Biden called on Congress to codify Roe v. Wade and pass legislation banning discrimination based on a person’s... Read more

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After Michigan Supreme Court redefines ‘sex,’ Catholic school lawsuit warns of broad impact

Dec 30, 2022

By Kevin J. Jones

In July, the Michigan Supreme Court ruled that sexual orientation and gender identity were protected categories under a 1976 Michigan... Read more

Archbishop Samuel Aquila

Media reaction to Club Q shooting scapegoated religion, Denver archbishop says

Dec 9, 2022

By Kevin J. Jones

The “unmitigated tragedy” of a mass shooting at a Colorado Springs gay nightclub prompted “irresponsible” press coverage, Archbishop Samuel Aquila... Read more

German Bishops at Mass in the Papal Basilica of St. Paul outside the Walls during their visit in Rome, Nov. 17, 2022

As Church allows for LGBT-employees in Germany, Vatican publishes concerns over Synodal Way

Nov 25, 2022

By AC Wimmer

The Vatican on Thursday published the full wording of its latest warnings over another schisma coming out of Germany, raising... Read more

Law enforcement officials continue their investigation into Saturday's shooting at the Club Q nightclub on Nov. 21, 2022, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. On Saturday evening, a 22-year-old gunman allegedly entered the LGBTQ nightclub and opened fire, killing at least five people and injuring 25 others before being stopped by club patrons.

Colorado bishops pray for ‘peace and healing’ after shooting at LGBTQ nightclub

Nov 21, 2022

By Kevin J. Jones

The alleged gunman entered Club Q in Colorado Springs just before midnight Saturday and began shooting. Five people were killed... Read more

Fr. James Martin, SJ. Credit: Kerry Weber via Wikipedia cc 4.0 | Pope Francis. Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA.

Pope Francis meets with Father James Martin at Vatican

Nov 11, 2022

By AC Wimmer

Pope Francis received Jesuit Father James Martin in a private audience in the apostolic palace inside the Vatican on Friday. Read more