Pope Leo says blessing same-sex weddings is 'not what the Church teaches'
Pope Leo said "the church’s teaching will continue as it is" in regards to marriage equality.
September 19, 2025
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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.
April 21, 2025
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.
May 28, 2024
A Transgender Blessing
When Jewish tradition is steeped in gender roles, how does a transgender Jewish person mark their own gender confirmation procedures?
April 9, 2014
God Bless America
Thecontinuing high-octane adventures of America Chavez, Marvel's lesbian Latina powerhouse.
March 9, 2017
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.
July 31, 2014
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.
November 28, 2013
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.
July 1, 2013
Bye-Bye to Miss God Bless the USA
Kristy Lee Cook, schooled in the art of war, stumbles over Mimi.
April 18, 2008
Rachel Maddow Roasted for Tweeting 'God Bless the President'
After Trump's COVID-19 diagnosis, the MSNBC journalist lectured her followers on decorum.
October 2, 2020
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".
March 26, 2016
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.
February 8, 2024
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.
January 27, 2024
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.
December 18, 2023
Bridgerton's Queen 'Blessed' to Be a Black Gay Actress on a Hit Show
Golda Rosheuvel is "very proud of who I am."
February 12, 2021
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.
March 28, 2013
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.
December 22, 2005
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.
October 3, 2023