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"Pope Francis Sent Me a Letter. It Gives Me Hope as a Gay Catholic."

     —The New York Times | (Leer en español)

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"LGBTQ Catholics are once again wondering whether we belong"

     —The Washington Post

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"New book details Catholics who showed mercy—not fear—to AIDS patients despite Church's stance"

     —NPR

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"'Hidden Mercy' shines light on nuns, priests who responded to AIDS with compassion"

     —NBC News

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"Pope honors Catholic priests, nuns who cared for HIV victims"

     —AP | (Leer en español)

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Review: "This poignant account shines a well-deserved spotlight on Catholics who chose compassion over fear."

     —Publishers Weekly

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"Michael O'Loughlin On AIDS And The Church"

     —The Dishcast with Andrew Sullivan

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Review: "...an essential historical addition..."

     —Gawker

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Review: "O’Loughlin has done invaluable work by excavating and preserving these stories."

     —America

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Review: "...vital, necessary, timely, and pointed at a broad Catholic readership..."

     —Commonweal

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Review: "...provides a means of healing, hope and inspiration..."

     —National Catholic Reporter

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Review: "A superb unravelling of the Catholic Church in the midst of the Aids crisis."

     —The Tablet

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Review: "O'Loughlin challenges everyone...to fight injustice"

     —Sojourners

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"Most Anticipated LGBTQIA+ Literature"

     —Lambda Literary

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"Pope thanks religious, lay people who help HIV/AIDS patients"

     —Vatican News

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"On World AIDS Day, Pope calls for renewed solidarity with victims"

     —Reuters

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"In new letter, Pope Francis praises priests, nuns who cared for AIDS victims"

     —National Catholic Reporter

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"Pope Francis thanks America’s Michael J. O’Loughlin for reporting on Catholic responses to H.I.V./AIDS"

     —America

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"Pope Francis praises book detailing LGBTQ ministry during HIV/AIDS pandemic"

     —RNS

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"Hidden No More"

     —Chicago Reader

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"What we're reading this month"

     —U.S. Catholic

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"New book tells untold stories of queer Catholics in the 1980s"

     —Bay Area Reporter

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"'Hidden Mercy’ brought to light for World AIDS Day"

     —Jersey Journal

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"An Interview With 'Hidden Mercy' Author Michael O’Loughlin"

     —Seattle Spectator

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"Author Michael J. O'Loughlin"

    —Hugh Hewitt Radio Show

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Review: "...filled with inspiring characters and stories..."

     —Chicago Catholic

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Review: "...captivating..."

     —Bay Area Reporter

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"The Catholic Church and the global HIV/AIDS crisis"

     —Chicago Catholic

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"Winter Reading Recommendations"

     —The Revealer

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"New Book on AIDS Highlights Compassion of Sisters and Colleagues at St. Vincent’s"

     —Sisters of Charity of New York

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Review: "We gain inspiration, and understand our own struggles more clearly..."

     —Positive Faith

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"Book explores role of Catholics in AIDS crisis during 80s and 90s"

     —Crux

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"The Untold Stories of AIDS and the Catholic Church"

     —Religion & Politics

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Review: "...paints a complex picture..."

     —The Jesuit Post

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"Pride, prejudice, and the pope."

     —Irish Central

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"Celebrate Pride Month with books that honor all as 'wonderfully made'"

     —National Catholic Reporter

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Interview: The Roundtable, WAMC Northeast Public Radio

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"Learning about our history"

     —Outreach

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"Gay and Catholic: Memories of Trauma and Compassion During the AIDS Crisis"

     —Interfaith Voices Radio

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