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Vatican sending new signals of openness but limitations in outreach to LGBTQ+ Catholics

The Vatican is sending new signals about how it intends to minister to LGBTQ+ Catholics in the Pope Leo XIV era, with signs of openness and limitations after Pope Francis ushered in a notable welcome during his 12-year pontificate.

NEWS / MASSACHUSETTS

Families, Advocates Criticize Baystate Decision on Trans Youth Care

Baystate Health continues to face criticism after ending gender-affirming hormone treatments and puberty blockers for patients younger than 18, a decision the western Massachusetts hospital system said was driven by concerns over possible federal funding losses.

NEWS / MASSACHUSETTS

New England LGBTQ+ Pride & Community Events 2026

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HRC targets battleground districts during broader reckoning over LGBTQ+ rights

The Human Rights Campaign, one of the nation's largest LGBTQ+ advocacy organizations, is vaulting into the midterms with a $15 million investment targeting Republicans in battleground districts after a series of setbacks in recent years.

NEWS / MASSACHUSETTS

dbar Unveils New Mural Ahead of 21st Anniversary on Dot Ave

A new exterior mural by Provincetown artist Joshua Wilmoth now wraps the façade of dbar at 1236 Dorchester Ave. as the longtime LGBTQ bar approaches its 21st anniversary...

NEWS / MASSACHUSETTS

LGBTQ+ Immigrant Org Returns Grant After Death Threats, Media Firestorm

A Cambridge-based nonprofit that supports LGBTQ+ migrants has returned a $7,500 Boston city grant and shut down a new wellness program after its founder received death threats and threats of being reported to Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

NEWS / MASSACHUSETTS

Healey Proposes Her Own Social Media Bill

Advocates Remain Wary

NEWS / MASSACHUSETTS

BU pauses Pride flag removals after protests

Policy review announced after students and faculty rally over enforcement of signage rules affecting LGBTQ+ displays

NEWS / NATIONAL

Judge rules US government overreached with transgender health care declaration

A federal judge said the government overreached by issuing a declaration that called treatments like puberty blockers, hormone therapy and surgeries unsafe and ineffective for young people experiencing gender dysphoria...

NEWS / NEW ENGLAND

New England Briefs

Maine transgender sports initiative qualifies for ballot; Transgender policy debate continues in New Hampshire Legislature; Boston charter school students create visible LGBTQ+ safe space; and Winooski elects Vermont's first Black, openly gay mayor

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