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society + culture

Pope Francis Invited Me Back to Catholicism

Growing up queer and Catholic my childhood was one defined by tension; I wanted to become both a bishop and a woman.

Lauren J. Joseph —

Apr 29, 2025

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gillian anderson

celebrities (vapid fluff)

8 Sins I Committed by Viewing This Catholic-Themed Gillian Anderson Photoshoot

Is thinking about Gillian Anderson handing the rosary back to you still warm from her body heat an impure thought? Thinking about Gillian Anderson confessing? Thinking about confessing to Gillian…

Rachel —

Jul 30, 2019

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daddy issues

issues

Our Father, Who Art

You see, my father was going to Heaven. He was raised an Orthodox Jew, the only child of Victor and Dorothy, but becoming Catholic, this was the way forward for…

Elizabeth Bird —

Feb 5, 2019

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Daily Fix

U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor prepares to push the Waterford crystal button that signals the descent of the New Year's Eve Ball. Via Daily Mail.

politics + activism

In 2013’s Final Hours, Sotomayor Issues Temp Stay On Contraceptive Mandate

Couldn’t you think of a better way to spend the last day of 2013, Justice Sotomayor? Maybe clean out your freezer? Flip your mattress? Rotate your tires?

Laura Mandanas —

Jan 2, 2014

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feminism

first person

La Virgen de Guadalupe: Brown Goddess in My Heart Forever

La Virgen de Guadalupe has always been dear in my heart and always will be, but the way I view her has changed throughout the years, through various lenses with…

Yvonne —

Dec 12, 2013

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Daily Fix

politics + activism

Queer Catholic News Recap: Five and a Half Things To Know

Pope declares commission on sex abuse scandal, ACLU sues American Bishops, Cardinal Dolan declares he was “outmarketed” on gay marriage, and more.

Laura Mandanas —

Dec 6, 2013

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Lists/Top 10s

lgbt history

Radicalizing Cathedrals Way Before Pussy Riot: Meet The Top 10 Feminist Saints

Sometimes you just need someone to pray to when the radio won’t stop playing Blurred Lines.

Trees —

Nov 28, 2013

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Daily Fix

politics + activism

Pope Francis Wants To Know What You Think About Gays (If You’re A Bishop)

The Vatican is soliciting opinions on a number of groundbreaking issues, including same-sex marriage, birth control, polygamy and forms of feminism “hostile to the Church.”

Laura Mandanas —

Nov 8, 2013

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Daily Fix

Pope Francis waving and looking friendly

politics + activism

Pope Francis Extends Message of Tolerance for LGBT People, Women and Abortion

Although no change in policy has been proposed, the Pope’s remarks further signal a significant departure in tone and style from predecessors.

Laura Mandanas —

Sep 20, 2013

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Daily Fix

politics + activism

Pope Francis Doesn’t Approve of Gay Marriage or Adoption, But Says “We Shouldn’t Marginalize People For This”

“If someone is gay and he searches for the Lord and has good will, who am I to judge?” Francis remarked in Italian. “We shouldn’t marginalize people for this. They…

Laura Mandanas —

Jul 29, 2013

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