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The Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne, who operate Rosary Hill Home in Westchester County, are seeking an exemption from a New York law protecting trans individuals.

Religion

Catholic nursing facility sues Hochul, New York State over trans-inclusive policies

By Matt Tracy

Transgender Day of Visibility was recognized at Congregation Beit Simchat Torah's Shabbat Services on March 27.

Religion

CBST spotlights Transgender Day of Visibility, chosen family at Shabbat services

By Amy Schatz

Kahani performs during The Center's 10th annual Iftar on March 12.

Religion

‘A vital sanctuary’: Queer Muslims find community at The Center’s 10th annual Iftar

By Dashiell Allen

Rev. Dr. Katrina Foster is the sixth bishop of the Metropolitan New York Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA).

Religion

Bishop Katrina Foster is first woman and lesbian to lead New York’s Lutherans

By Andy Humm

St. Mary's Hospital in Passaic, New Jersey.

Religion

‘This is shameful’: LGBTQ Catholic leaders blast bishops for banning gender-affirming care

By Matt Tracy

Saint George Ukrainian Catholic Church, in New York City, is seen on August 15, 2025.

Religion

Less than half of LGBTQ Americans are religious: Pew

By Matt Tracy

The Southern Baptist Convention's annual conference is being held at the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center in Dallas.

Religion

Southern Baptists call to overturn same-sex marriage ruling and reject trans rights

By Duncan Osborne

A picture depicting the late Pope Francis and Pope Leo XIV prior to his election is displayed as Bishop Edinson Edgardo Farfan Cordova speaks during a press conference, following the election of Pope Leo XIV, in Chiclayo, Peru, May 9, 2025.

Religion

Thoughts on popes, old and new — and their surprises on LGBTQ issues

By Michael Luongo

Newly elected Pope Leo XIV, Cardinal Robert F. Prevost of the U.S., appears on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, May 8, 2025.

Religion

Queer Catholics cautiously welcome Pope Leo XIV

By Matt Tracy

The Kingsboro Temple of Seventh-day Adventist placed two small flyers on the gates outside the temple and its office on 7th Street in Park Slope announcing that the Watoto Children’s Choir will perform at the temple on May 3.

Religion

Brooklyn church to host Ugandan children’s choir linked to ‘kill the gays’ bill

By Duncan Osborne

Pope Francis turned heads early on with his famous quote, “If someone is gay and he searches for the Lord and has good will, who am I to judge?” But what came of it?

Religion

Pope Francis brought a change in tone, but not in substance

By Andy Humm

Pope Francis died on April 21 at the age of 88.

Religion

LGBTQ Catholics mourn Pope Francis and reflect on ‘complicated’ record

By Matt Tracy

Congregation Beit SImchat Torah's day-long event on the anniversary of the Oct. 7 attack.

Religion

Marking one year since Oct. 7, CBST acknowledges members ‘in their full humanity’

By Matt Tracy

A picture of The Mormon Church from below during the day.

Religion

Mormon Church imposes restrictions on transgender members

By Matt Tracy

Jarryd Boyd found community at First Presbyterian Church of Brooklyn.

Guest Perspective

Finding faith, identity, and community: My journey to an inclusive Brooklyn church

By Jarryd Boyd

Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum sings and dances with the congregation during the Congregation Beit Simchat Torah Pride Shabbat on June 28, 2024 at Masonic Hall.

Religion

A Pride season retirement farewell to Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum

By Michael Luongo

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