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Pope Francis dead at 88: Looking back on his LGBTQ+ rights legacy

In recent years, Pope Francis suffered various health issues and was recently discharged from the hospital. He leaves behind a complicated legacy regarding LGBTQ+ rights in the Catholic Church.

Pope Francis apologizes for using homophobic slur during debate about gay priests

The Pope is apologizing for invoking a vulgar Italian term about gay men in a recent closed-door debate about LGBTQ+ priests.

A Transgender Blessing

When Jewish tradition is steeped in gender roles, how does a transgender Jewish person mark their own gender confirmation procedures?

God Bless America

Thecontinuing high-octane adventures of America Chavez, Marvel's lesbian Latina powerhouse.

PHOTOS: LGBT Celebs on the Blessing and Curse of Aging

Greg Louganis, Peter Paige, Wilson Cruz, Tuc Watkins, Blake McIver and more shine a spotlight on the joys as well at the challenges that come with aging in the LGBT community.

Church of England Plans Blessings for Gay Couples

Parishes within the Church of England still cannot officially marry gay and lesbian couples, but can offer public blessings.

Op-ed: Blessed Are the Merciful, for They Will Be Shown Mercy

Now that a major battle in the marriage fight is behind us, the executive director of Soulforce wants to remind Christians to be truly Christlike.

Bye-Bye to Miss God Bless the USA

Kristy Lee Cook, schooled in the art of war, stumbles over Mimi.

Rachel Maddow Roasted for Tweeting 'God Bless the President'

After Trump's COVID-19 diagnosis, the MSNBC journalist lectured her followers on decorum.

Gwen Stefani: A Gay Son Would Be a Blessing

The Voice judge and pop music icon says she's supportive of her three sons whether they're "doing sports or doing nails".

Pope Francis: Critics of blessings for same-sex couples are hypocrites

People aren't scandalized by the blessing of an exploitative entrepreneur, but somehow they are by the blessing of a gay person, the pope said in a recent interview.

Pope Francis: Blessings for same-sex couples are for the people, not the unions

The pope issued a clarification of sorts in an address at the Vatican Friday.

Pope Francis Approves Blessings for 'Irregular' Same-Sex Couples

While gay marriage is still considered a sin in the Catholic church, Pope Francis has approved blessings for same-sex couples.

Cindy Brady Actress: I Was 'Blessed' to Have a Gay Dad

Susan Olsen pays tribute to Robert Reed, the gay man who played her father in The Brady Bunch.

Gay vicar gets Church of England civil union blessing

The Reverend Christopher Wardale (pictured) and partner Malcolm Macourt received the blessing at St. Thomas the Martyr Church in Newcastle following their civil partnership ceremony.

Pope Francis Hints at Openness to Blessing Same-Sex Unions

He advises "pastoral prudence" in response to requests for blessings but says such unions shouldn't be considered equal to marriage.

German Priests, Defying Pope, Offer to Bless Same-Sex Unions

Numerous churches around the nation will hold blessing services in the next few days.