The Roman Catholic Church is engaged in a global Synod, in which all Catholics and even people from beyond our faith have been invited to express their hopes for the future of the church. While many LGBTIQ+ people and allies from around the world have engaged in the public phases of the Synod, and LGBTIQ+ Catholic groups have submitted official reports to the Vatican, no openly LGBTIQ+ delegates have been appointed to the official Synod meeting happening October 2023. The concerns of the LGBTIQ+ community were among the top issues that people said needed to be addressed. However, the summary document from the first Synod Assembly failed to explicitly mention LGBTIQ+ issues. How can we ensure our needs are seriously considered without being at the table where decisions will be made?

The Global Network of Rainbow Catholics is asking the Vatican to ensure that at least 5 openly LGBTIQ+ Catholic people and family members of LGBTIQ+ Catholics be appointed as representatives in the Synod meeting. Will you sign on this effort?