Jesuit-Run Georgetown University To Open LGBTQ-Only Campus Housing For Students

Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., USA

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The Catholic Church had a hard stance on sexuality, especially homosexuality. With Pope Francis, things began to change for a softer approach and greater acceptance. In line with this new stance of the first Jesuit Pope (Francis), Jesuit-run Georgetown University took an unforeseen decision for providing exclusive residence to the LGBTQ (L=Lesbian, G=Gay, B=Bisexual, T=Transgender, and Q=Questioning -- i.e. those not yet sure of their gender) students in the campus. This action is keeping many traditional and conservative Catholics' eyes rolling. 

For more on the topic and issue, please read the following: 

• Catholic Georgetown to Open LGBT-Only Campus Housing (January 10, 2018)
• Georgetown University To Offer 'Jesuit-Approved' LGBTQ-Only Housing (January 9, 2018)
• Georgetown approves 'gender and sexuality' housing option (January 5, 2018)
• Georgetown University Threatens Student Group For Upholding Catholic Teachings (October 27, 2017)
• OPINION: Georgetown students try to drum group off campus for espousing Catholic teaching on marriage (October 23, 2017)
• The Georgetown Voice: Life Beyond The Rainbow: LGBTQ At Georgetown (September 19, 2013)
• A Rainbow Over Catholic Colleges: How Georgetown Became a Gay-Friendly Campus (July 30, 2013)
• Colleges and Universities That Provide Gender-Inclusive Housing [in the USA]

In the USA, the conservative and unfavourable attitude of the Americans, including Roman Catholics, towards the LGBTQ people and their lifestyle changed significantly in the last few decades. Several polls, mentioned below, give a picture of that change:

• Most Americans Oppose Restricting Rights for LGBT People (PRRI: September 14, 2017)
• More Catholics support gay 'marriage' than ever before. Here's why (Life Site News: June 27, 2017)
• Changing Attitudes on Gay Marriage: Public Opinion on Same-Sex Marriage (Pew Research Center: June 26, 2017)
• U.S. Support to Gay Marriage Edges to New High (Gallup News: May 15, 2017)
• Most Catholics Don't Support Religious Liberty Rights for Business Owners, Poll Claims (Christian Post: February 9, 2017)
• Most American Religious Groups Support Same-Sex Marriage, Oppose Religiously Based Service Refusals (PRRI: February 3, 2017)
• Catholic Church Gay Marriage (Archived write-ups in the Huffington Post)