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Recalling the Time Pope Francis Advocated for Civil Unions

In his new book, The Tweetable Pope, former Advocate reporter Michael O'Loughlin describes the pontiff's "spiritual revolution" within the Catholic Church. In the following excerpt, O'Loughlin writes of the pope's complicated history with LGBT rights.

Imaging the Lives of Queer Muslims

A Toronto photographer is capturing the lives of LGBT Muslims.

S.F. Archbishop Calls for Constitutional Ban on Marriage

Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone is scheduled to speak at a NOM march next week.

LISTEN: Tony Perkins Compares Gay Rights Advocates to Nazis

The head of the Family Research Council asks if Christians are to be hauled off in 'boxcars.'

Catholic Bishops Meet on Marriage; What 'Threats' Will They Discuss?

A Jesuit priest urges U.S. bishops to drop their 'embarrassing' focus on same-sex unions and address a broad range of 'threats' to marriage.

Rabbis Join Marriage Equality Fight

A group of American rabbis is joining the United Church of Christ in fighting North Carolina's ban on same-sex marriage.

Reconciling Jewish, Queer Identities

By coming out as gay, a college student worried his religious identity would suffer.

Fired Gay Teachers Seek Meeting With Pope

HRC petitions pope to change stance on firing gay teachers.

During Holy Land Visit, Pope Addresses Sex Abuse, Family Synod

Aboard the papal plane, Pope Francis says the church will have 'zero tolerance' for sex abuse.

Catholic-School Teacher of 45 Years Quits Over New Antigay Contract

A veteran Catholic-school teacher says signing Cincinnati's new contract would amount to condemning his gay friends.

Catholic Cardinal Praises Eurovision Winner

Cardinal Christoph Schonborn congratulates Conchita Wurst.

Publisher of Pro-Gay Christian Book Severs Ties With Christian Media Group

The publisher of God and the Gay Christian has resigned from the National Religious Broadcasters.

Catholic Food Pantry Fires Lesbian Director

A Kansas City food pantry is without a director after an accidental outing.

Catholic Priest: Church Must Love Gays

A prominent Catholic priest challenges the church on its attitude toward LGBT people.

Analysis: The New Morality Scolds

Who, exactly, is entitled to free speech?

Italian Catholic Bishop: More Dialogue Needed Around Homosexuality

The head of the Italian bishops conference tells a Florence newspaper that the Catholic Church must listen to all arguments around homosexuality.

Anglican Bishop to Gays: Don't Leave the Church

Bishop Paul Colton encouraged LGBT people to stick with their faith during Cork LGBT Awareness Week.

WATCH: Catholic Video Perpetuates Ugly Myths

A new film suggests that homosexuality is caused by sexual abuse and distant parents.

Antigay Newsman Fired For 'Gaystapo' Blog Settles Outside Court

The former editor of an Iowa newspaper who called on people to fight the "Gaystapo" has made a deal with his former employer.

U.K. Town to Host Pro-Gay Church Event

Churches in Croydon, south of London, will show support for LGBT people.