Last weekend, a group of pilgrims from Drachma LGBTI+ and Drachma Parents joined about 1400 other LGBTIQ+ pilgrims from all over the world in what was a historic first Jubilee pilgrimage organised for LGBTIQ+ Catholic pilgrims under the pseudonym Jubilee for Tenda di Gionata and other Associations. Tenda di Gionata is a Catholic LGBTI+ group […]| Global Network of Rainbow Catholics
The rainbow cross rose above the crowd as hundreds of LGBT+ Catholics and their families walked up Via della Conciliazione. Songs, banners, and prayers turned the long road to St. Peter’s into something more than a procession: it became a visible sign that the Jubilee’s doors can open for all. For the first time, a […]| Global Network of Rainbow Catholics
We thought we were walking in Rome, but suddenly we were walking everywhere. About 1,400 of us, from thirty countries, with the rainbow cross lifted high, and the press caught it from every angle. The Italian papers told of the Church of Gesù overflowing, of Bishop Savino’s words. “It is time to restore dignity to […]| Global Network of Rainbow Catholics
What does it mean for me to walk through the Holy Doors, not just as a pilgrim, but as a Catholic LGBTI+ person? It is difficult to express the feelings and sensations that this brings to my mind and heart. But if there is a word, that is gratefulness to God. For the first time, […]| Global Network of Rainbow Catholics
September 2, 2025. A delegation from DignityUSA, the world’s oldest LGBTQ+ Catholic organization, will be among the more than 1,000 people from over 30 countries participating in the first-ever Jubilee Pilgrimage for LGBTQ+ people that is recognized by the Vatican. The DignityUSA participants come from Indiana, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Washington, DC. The theme of the […]| Global Network of Rainbow Catholics
On 1 September 2025, Pope Leo XIV received Father James Martin, S.J., in a private audience in the Apostolic Palace as part of the pope’s official schedule. Father Martin is a U.S. Jesuit, editor at large of America and founder of Outreach, a ministry serving LGBTQ Catholics. He is in Rome leading an Outreach Jubilee […]| Global Network of Rainbow Catholics
Hello dear pilgrims. We prepared this video to wish a good pilgrimage to all. Just days before the Jubilee Pilgrimage promoted by La Tenda di Gionata and many other associations, we, as partners of the Pilgrimage, carry with us the enthusiasm and strength of the network experienced at the GNRC Assembly 2025 in Madrid. From […]| Global Network of Rainbow Catholics
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The coins in the handkerchief. (Spanish translation below) – Lord, your money has produced ten times as much. – Lord, here’s your money, I’ve kept it in a handkerchief. I am 36 years old, and I can say that God has granted me a great number of gifts and charisms. I feel happy and grateful […]| Global Network of Rainbow Catholics
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On 6 September 2025, hundreds of LGBT+ Catholics, their families, and allies will gather in Rome for the Pellegrinaggio de La Tenda di Gionata e altre associazioni. They will walk together from Piazza Pia to the Holy Door of St Peter’s Basilica — a journey of prayer, blessing, and presence during the Jubilee Year. For […]| Global Network of Rainbow Catholics
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Delivering Hope (Spanish version below) Hello, I am Maritza Fuenzalida Salas, a woman, bisexual, activist, Catholic, and believer. I belong to the Comunidad de Vida y Coro Diversidad Vocal (Community of Life and Vocal Diversity Choir) in Chile. For me, belonging to the Global Network of Rainbow Catholics means being part of a large, diverse […]| Global Network of Rainbow Catholics
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Las semillas de la 4a asamblea de la GNRC en México. (scroll down for the English version) Mirar desde la esperanza fue la primer semilla que se sembró en mi desde aquel septiembre del 2022, fecha en que se llevó a cabo en la ciudad de México la cuarta asamblea de la Red Global de […]| Global Network of Rainbow Catholics
Over the past few years, many of us engaged in faith-based and civil society activism have sensed a growing hostility in the air. Ari Shaw’s recently wrote an article in Foreign Affairs confirming with clarity that it is not only a matter of perception. The rise in attacks against LGBT people and organizations is not […]| Global Network of Rainbow Catholics
I’m a member of the Colectivo TLGB of Bolivia, committed to activism and social justice for diverse sexual and gender identities in my country. As a member of the Colectivo TLGB of Bolivia, I’ve witnessed firsthand how activism rooted in courage, resilience, and community solidarity shapes the fight for LGBTIQ+ rights in our country. Our […]| Global Network of Rainbow Catholics
Being a sexually diverse person and choosing to preserve your spiritual identity as a Catholic has been one of the most intense and complex journeys of my life. There are days when I’ve felt like D…| Global Network of Rainbow Catholics
In a world shifting under our feet, we need to stop and breathe together. The GNRC Assembly 2025, to be held this August in Madrid, takes place at a moment that few of us could have foreseen. A cha…| Global Network of Rainbow Catholics
The Jubilee: A Time of Restitution, Liberation, and ConversionReflections by Don Gian Luca Carrega What does it mean to celebrate the Jubilee in the spirit of Jesus? Is it merely a religious tradit…| Global Network of Rainbow Catholics
LGBT+ people are also part of the Church… May the Pope be one who embraces them” By Jang Ye-ji, Reporter In over 2,000 years of Catholic history, homosexuals and LGBTQ i…| Global Network of Rainbow Catholics
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Each year in May, communities across the world gather for the Ecumenical Prayer Vigils to Overcome Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia. These vigils form a shared spiritual movement grounded in r…| Global Network of Rainbow Catholics
Building bridges after Francis The papers speak of a centrist Pope. The Italian newspaper La Repubblica called him “cosmopolitan,” highlighting his pastoral experience across Latin Amer…| Global Network of Rainbow Catholics
All of us have prayed for our Church and that the Holy Spirit would guide the Cardinals in their solemn responsibility to choose our next Pope—one who understands and cares not only for the institu…| Global Network of Rainbow Catholics