December 17 2013 4:34 PM ET
Pope Pulls Marriage Equality Opponent From Vatican Panel
Pope Francis's removal of Cardinal Raymond Burke from the Congregation for Bishops and appointment of a more moderate member may signal positive change.
December 16 2013 3:25 PM ET
9 Catholics Who Need to Listen to the Pope
While Pope Francis's attitude toward LGBT people may be a little more laissez-faire, some of his followers aren't getting the message.
December 16 2013 3:23 PM ET
The Advocate's Person of the Year: Pope Francis
While 2013 will be remembered for the work of hundreds in advancing marriage equality, it will also be remembered for the example of one man.
November 18 2013 3:00 PM ET
Young Gay Scientist Honored by Vatican
'It's really amazing to be recognized by the Vatican, especially as a gay scientist,' said Andraka, 16, who developed a test for pancreatic cancer.
October 10 2013 2:15 PM ET
Pope Francis Writes Secret Letter to Gay Catholics
The Vicar of the Christ personally responded to a letter from a group of gay Roman Catholics.
October 07 2013 4:26 AM ET
Coming Out As...Catholic
To be gay and Catholic, one must believe in miracles.
October 03 2013 6:00 AM ET
An Alternative Way to Be Catholic — and LGBT
Churches in the Old Catholic and Independent Catholic traditions offer services that will be familiar to Roman Catholics, along with unqualified affirmation of LGBT people.
September 30 2013 2:12 PM ET
Vatican Censors Photo Exhibit of Gay Couples Kissing in Churches
In case anyone thought the Roman Catholic Church was moving toward tolerance, the pope's office demanded the closure of an exhibit showing photos of gay couples kissing inside churches.
September 24 2013 1:05 PM ET
Gay-Supportive Priest Gets Excommunicated by Vatican
Despite Pope Francis's encouraging words, it's clear that the Roman Catholic Church hasn't changed it doctrine on LGBT equality.
September 19 2013 12:24 PM ET
Pope: Church Shouldn't 'Interfere' With LGBT Lives
The leader of the Roman Catholic Church continues to grab headlines with his compassionate stances on traditionally oppositional issues.
July 29 2013 12:19 PM ET
Pope Francis Says He Won't 'Judge' Gay Priests
But he also said "the door is closed" to women being ordained in the Catholic Church.
