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MEDIA & REVIEWS
"Pope Francis Sent Me a Letter. It Gives Me Hope as a Gay Catholic."
—The New York Times | (Leer en español)
"LGBTQ Catholics are once again wondering whether we belong"
"New book details Catholics who showed mercy—not fear—to AIDS patients despite Church's stance"
—NPR
"'Hidden Mercy' shines light on nuns, priests who responded to AIDS with compassion"
"Pope honors Catholic priests, nuns who cared for HIV victims"
—AP | (Leer en español)
Review: "This poignant account shines a well-deserved spotlight on Catholics who chose compassion over fear."
"Michael O'Loughlin On AIDS And The Church"
—The Dishcast with Andrew Sullivan
Review: "...an essential historical addition..."
Review: "O’Loughlin has done invaluable work by excavating and preserving these stories."
Review: "...vital, necessary, timely, and pointed at a broad Catholic readership..."
Review: "...provides a means of healing, hope and inspiration..."
Review: "A superb unravelling of the Catholic Church in the midst of the Aids crisis."
—The Tablet
Review: "O'Loughlin challenges everyone...to fight injustice"
"Most Anticipated LGBTQIA+ Literature"
"Pope thanks religious, lay people who help HIV/AIDS patients"
"On World AIDS Day, Pope calls for renewed solidarity with victims"
"In new letter, Pope Francis praises priests, nuns who cared for AIDS victims"
"Pope Francis thanks America’s Michael J. O’Loughlin for reporting on Catholic responses to H.I.V./AIDS"
"Pope Francis praises book detailing LGBTQ ministry during HIV/AIDS pandemic"
—RNS
"Hidden No More"
"What we're reading this month"
"New book tells untold stories of queer Catholics in the 1980s"
"'Hidden Mercy’ brought to light for World AIDS Day"
"An Interview With 'Hidden Mercy' Author Michael O’Loughlin"
"Author Michael J. O'Loughlin"
Review: "...filled with inspiring characters and stories..."
Review: "...captivating..."
"The Catholic Church and the global HIV/AIDS crisis"
"Winter Reading Recommendations"
"New Book on AIDS Highlights Compassion of Sisters and Colleagues at St. Vincent’s"
—Sisters of Charity of New York
Review: "We gain inspiration, and understand our own struggles more clearly..."
"Book explores role of Catholics in AIDS crisis during 80s and 90s"
—Crux
"The Untold Stories of AIDS and the Catholic Church"
Review: "...paints a complex picture..."
"Pride, prejudice, and the pope."
"Celebrate Pride Month with books that honor all as 'wonderfully made'"
Interview: The Roundtable, WAMC Northeast Public Radio
"Learning about our history"
"Gay and Catholic: Memories of Trauma and Compassion During the AIDS Crisis"