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Max is a Transgender Catholic man and advocate for LGBTQ inclusion 
in the church. He’s written extensively on the topic and has been quoted in major 
media outlets, including a notable meeting with Pope Francis in 2024 
where he introduced himself as a transgender man.
He is a columnist at The National Catholic Reporter, has spoken at the Outreach conference, 
an LGBTQ Catholic ministry, is a board member of Dignity USA, and 
has done events with New Ways Ministry.