# study group 9 (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover study group 9. Page: Feed: --- ## [Irme Stetter-Karp of ZdK on the Berlin Pride attack and the church](https://outreach.faith/2026/08/irme-stetter-karp-of-zdk-on-the-berlin-pride-attack-and-the-church/) _2026-08-20 · Dr. Irme Stetter-Karp · Outreach_ German Catholic leader Irme Stetter-Karp responds to the deadly July 25 attack at Berlin’s Christopher Street Day and urges the Church to stand with LGBTQ people. ## [A queer Catholic’s encounter with violence—and grace—at Communion](https://outreach.faith/2026/08/a-queer-catholics-encounter-with-violence-and-grace-at-communion/) _2026-08-18 · Kyle Wright · Outreach_ After a stranger disrupted his reception of the Eucharist, a queer Catholic discovers unexpected solidarity within his parish community. ## [The Odyssey, hospitality and LGBTQ Catholics](https://outreach.faith/2026/08/the-odyssey-hospitality-and-lgbtq-catholics/) _2026-08-14 · Maxwell Kuzma · Outreach_ Maxwell Kuzma explores how "The Odyssey" and Christian teachings on hospitality illustrate the experiences of LGBTQ Catholics. ## [Pope Leo XIV, human dignity and LGBTQ Catholics in the Dominican Republic](https://outreach.faith/2026/08/pope-leo-xiv-human-dignity-and-lgbtq-catholics-in-the-dominican-republic/) _2026-08-13 · Frank Abate · Outreach_ Drawing on both his of ministry during the HIV/AIDS crisis and Pope Leo XIV’s words, Frank Abate calls the Church in the Dominican Republic to affirm LGBTQ Catholics’ dignity ## [El Papa León XIV, la dignidad humana y los católicos LGBTQ en la República Dominicana](https://outreach.faith/2026/08/una-invitacion-papal/) _2026-08-13 · Frank Abate · Outreach_ Basándose tanto en su labor pastoral durante la crisis del VIH/sida como en las palabras del Papa León XIV, Frank Abate exhorta a la Iglesia de la República Dominicana a afirmar la dignidad de los católicos LGBTQ. ## [Fathers-to-be reflect on the Eucharist](https://outreach.faith/2026/08/fathers-to-be-reflect-on-the-eucharist/) _2026-08-11 · Seandor Szeles · Outreach_ A Catholic therapist preparing to become a father reflects on the Eucharist, family traditions and the hopes he and his husband have for their child. ## [The weight of the world and a five-letter word](https://outreach.faith/2026/08/the-weight-of-the-world-and-a-five-letter-word/) _2026-08-07 · Alex Capecelatro · Outreach_ A married gay man's reflections on encounters with Pope Leo XIV, illustrating the grace that comes with welcome. ## [Synodality requires engagement with LGBTQ Catholics — and not just the ‘right’ ones](https://outreach.faith/2026/08/synodality-requires-engagement-with-lgbtq-catholics-and-not-just-the-right-ones/) _2026-08-06 · National Catholic Reporter · Outreach_ ## [The hidden stories of China’s LGBTQ Catholics](https://outreach.faith/2026/08/the-hidden-stories-of-chinas-lgbtq-catholics/) _2026-08-05 · Eros Shaw · Outreach_ In this reflection, Eros Shaw traces the growth of China’s LGBTQ Catholic community over the last decade. ## [Natalia Imperatori-Lee on Study Group 9: A New Council of Jerusalem](https://outreach.faith/2026/07/natalia-imperatori-lee-on-study-group-9-a-new-council-of-jerusalem/) _2026-07-30 · Natalia Imperatori-Lee · Outreach_ In the final article in Outreach’s Study Group 9 series, Natalia Imperatori-Lee reflects on the Council of Jerusalem and how listening to the experiences of LGBTQ Catholics can guide the church’s discernment. ## [One Cloud, Every AI Layer (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/AP8sSh3DSnnY) _2026-07-30 · **Sponsored**_ Run agents, inference, and infrastructure on one stack — economics improve as you scale. ## [Register today: Outreach announces New York City, LGBTQ Catholic history pilgrimage](https://outreach.faith/2026/07/register-today-outreach-announces-new-york-city-lgbtq-catholic-history-pilgrimage/) _2026-07-29 · Outreach Staff · Outreach_ Outreach announces New York City pilgrimage, Sept. 25-27, exploring the LGBTQ Catholic history of the city, especially during the HIV/AIDS epidemic.