Grace on the Margins

Columnist Jamie Manson writes about issues of equality in the church, particularly those that affect women and LGBTQ individuals.

Humanae Vitae's ban on contraception causes suffering

by Jamie Manson

Jul 16, 2018

Humanae Vitae at 50: Those who believe that that church's ban on artificial contraceptives does not matter need to hear this wake-up call: Untold numbers of women and children have died, will die and are dying right now as a direct consequence of Humanae Vitae.

Women and LGBTQ people must find solidarity in struggle for a just church

by Jamie Manson

Jun 25, 2018

Grace on the Margins: Both women and LBGTQ people are equally marginalized in the church by complementarity. But complementarity is a point where, together, we can strive for justice.

Ssenfuka Joanita Warry speaks at the Voices of Faith event March 8 in Rome. (YouTube/Voices of Faith)

For LGBTQ Catholics, there is little hope in hearsay

by Jamie Manson

Jun 1, 2018

Grace on the Margins: In the face of spiritual harm, loss of work and civil rights, and physical violence endured by LGBTQ persons, are Francis' words to Juan Carlos Cruz adequate?

Should women rejoice over 'Gaudete et Exsultate'?

by Jamie Manson

Apr 13, 2018

Grace on the Margins: Francis' new apostolic exhortation demonstrates that his limited understanding of women and the restrictions he places on women's vocations in the world and the church have serious spiritual ramifications.

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Humanae Vitae's ban on contraception causes suffering

Women and LGBTQ people must find solidarity in struggle for a just church

For LGBTQ Catholics, there is little hope in hearsay

Should women rejoice over 'Gaudete et Exsultate'?

Ecumenical Catholic Communion ordains its first female bishop

Whether Hollywood or the Vatican, patriarchy gives men license to abuse

New scholarship offers hope to women who long to be ordained in Catholic Church

Can Fr. James Martin's bridge hold up?

When women become a clear and present danger at the Vatican

US bishops have much to gain from Trump presidency

Is Pope Francis campaigning for married priests?

Hillary Clinton wants to be president, not your mother

Catholic church's total ban on contraception challenged by scholars

Stop shaming women for seeking equal power in the church

Reform groups challenge U.S. bishops to create 'a church for our daughters'

It's time to be honest about Pope Francis and women

In meeting with Fellay, Pope Francis shows double standard in the 'culture of encounter'

LGBTQ people need justice, not mercy, from Pope Francis

Crèches from the Americas offer an epiphany on migration, social justice

A church that dreams of rights for women can be great, too

What is driving Pope Francis’ canonization of Junípero Serra?

LGBT groups continue valuable work, despite losing space during World Meeting

Ray Rice and Redemption Narratives

Catholic schools must refuse to fire LGBT employees

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