Bishops meet with LGBTQ+ Catholics, showcasing true synodality A bishops' gathering on LGBTQ+ ministry shows that synodal dialogue is taking root, even after Francis’ death.

I was at this wonderful meeting:

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To the lapsed Catholics coming out of retirement because of Pope Leo’s calls for peace:

We are Catholics for Choice — pro-choice, pro-religious freedom, pro-immigrant, LGBTQIA+ affirming, and social justice-oriented Catholics, former Catholics, and co-conspirators.

You always have a home with us💙

Just war not 'a blank check for violence,' says Bishop Massa "The church urges governments to exhaust every other possible means before going to war and before using force to achieve a noble end," said the chair of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' Commi...

Lots of good stuff here. "Just war theory is never a blank check for violence," common misconceptions about what makes a just war, and even a good note about the crusades: "Very simply, and in four words: We repent of them."

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A Trans Catholic Life, 70 Years in the Making Dear Listeners,

Today on the podcast: a 70-year journey into truth, joy, and faith—Christine Zuba’s trans Catholic witness reminds us it’s never too late to become yourself.

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Yes and so far the best that they come up with to defend this is “many Catholics are saying the pope is out on a limb of doctrinal development.”

Also he was assured by Dolan that Francis was an aberration and next guy would be easier to deal with.

A New Book Smashes Idols of Economic Growth This excerpt from ‘Enough is Enough: Degrowth, Capitalism, and Liberation Theology’ makes the case for faithful resistance to wanting more and more.

Read some of our new book at @sojo.net why don't ya?
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Hegseth Borrows Violent Prayer from ‘Pulp Fiction’ to Bless Iran War at April Pentagon Worship Service For the second month in a row, Pete Hegseth, who likes to call himself “secretary of war,” read a violent prayer — that echoes a scene in the Quentin Tarantino film Pulp Fiction — during a worship ser...

what’s funny about this is that tarantino wrote this “ezekiel 25:17“ for the film. it isn‘t actually in the bible. publicwitness.wordandway.org/p/hegseth-bo...

I think this is the most likely explanation for what unfolded after the fact. #DonaldJChrist

Klein: The companies call it “hallucinations.” It makes mistakes. They have not been able to figure out how to fix the mistakes.

And then when you ask the companies, “How did you get there?” they can’t fully explain it. This is a strange thing about this technology.

Trump vs. Leo: Out of His Depth Right now, Catholicism is in the spotlight on the world stage, with an American Pope on the receiving end of the embarrassing drivel posted by a deeply unpopular American President engaged in a deeply unpopular war.

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Exactly 💯

Good thing admin has a Catholic VP who can patch this up. Wait, I’m being told…

FAQ: My Trans Catholic Story Dear Listeners,

Today on the podcast!

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The ultra-wealthy can’t cheat death, but they can use death to cheat taxes. Let me explain.

Despite Apocalyptic Warnings, California Fast Food Wage Hike Didn’t Kill Jobs UC Berkeley study finds employment held steady — and only pennies were added to menu prices.

So it turns out paying people a living wage doesn’t collapse the economy; it’s almost like the rich have been lying to us to maintain their power over our lives.

Okay CTA. This is a good sign.

“'I’ve never experienced anything like this in my entire life,' the congresswoman said, fighting back tears.

"She described the way people were laying down inside as “like sardines.”

“'It is frightening in there,' she said. 'It is disgusting'..."

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An exceptionally good survey of the Protestant theological currents feeding this holy war.

The Scars of the Risen Body of Christ Theology of the Bruised and Broken body

The risen Christ still bears his scars. As we continue in this Easter season, I reflect on how trans experience and disability theology reveal a God who does not erase wounded flesh, but transforms it into glory. Every body bears divine meaning.

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Deinfluencing American Catholicism By Daniel A. Rober

Resharing this recent piece of writing which remains relevant:
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It’s a shock to see this type of leadership after what we’ve been subjected to lately

Always exciting to see the Avignon Papacy in the news

Remember when Barron wanted “a quiet Pope”? He wanted somebody who’d keep his mouth shut in exactly this kind of scenario.

I prefer presidents who don’t threaten to end civilizations.

Newly Obtained Video of Minneapolis Shooting Undermines ICE Account

Stephen Miller wants ICE to shoot immigrants and lie about it. That's why they're doing it. (NYT gift link)

happy easter to everyone but especially my fellow catholic trauma queers

love is real and it belongs to us

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I think many of us expected this was going on, but still devastating.

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