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Gay Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar announces surprise resignation

The gay leader was just in Washington, D.C., to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.

Leo Varadkar, Ireland's Gay Prime Minister, Resigns

Varadkar's orientation has been a nonissue, but housing shortages and other problems eroded support for his party. 

Mike Pence Dines With Ireland's Openly Gay Leader, Leo Varadkar

Pence and his wife were on a diplomatic trip to Dublin.

A 38-Year-Old Gay Man Could Be Ireland's Next P.M.

Leo Varadkar could become Europe's second sitting openly gay leader, joining Luxembourg's Xavier Bettel.

Trump Compliments Reporter's 'Nice Smile' During Chat With Gay Irish PM

President Trump tells a female reporter that she has a "nice smile on her face" while on a call with out Irish leader Leo Varadkar.

Iceland Trolled Mike Pence By Greeting Him With Rainbow Flags

Iceland's president and first lady were wearing rainbow bracelets for their meeting with anti-LGBTQ Pence. 

Ireland's Incredible Transformation Into an LGBTQ+ Haven

In just a few decades, the island nation evolved into one of Europe's most progressive countries.

Kamala Harris celebrates Irish prime minister and his husband at St. Patrick’s Day event

The vice president and second gentleman welcomed Leo Varadkar and Matthew Barrett to the Naval Observatory to celebrate the friendship between Ireland and the United States.

Ireland's Health Minister Leo Varadkar Comes Out

The man who may be Ireland's next prime minister came out as gay.

Ireland's Gay Prime Minister Will Challenge Pope on Same-Sex Parents

Leo Varadkar plans to discuss LGBTQ acceptance with the leader of the Catholic Church.

Ireland's Gay Prime Minister Meets With Trump

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar met with Donald Trump in the White House Thursday as part of the Friends of Ireland luncheon.  

What Happened in the Meeting With Pence and the Gay Irish PM?

The vice president refused to let media attend his sit down with Leo Varadkar, who said he wanted to discuss LGBT rights with the homophobe.

Ireland Apologizes for Criminalizing Homosexuality

Officials issue the apology on the 25th anniversary of decriminalization. 

LGBT Group Rejected From St. Patrick's Parade in Staten Island

The annual celebration of Irish heritage in the NYC borough will reportedly not allow LGBT organizations to participate.

Gay Man Elected as President of Latvia

His role is largely ceremonial, but the election of Edgars Rinkēvičs is still significant.

Gay Irish Prime Minister Welcomed at White House for St. Patrick’s Day

The leader and his partner had earlier met with Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband.

Ireland's Gay Leader, Leo Varadkar, Resumes Medical Practice in Crisis

Varadkar will do phone consultations while continuing his duties as prime minister.

Ireland Will Have a Gay Prime Minister

Leo Varadkar was elected leader of the nation's governing party, and as such he will become prime minister.

Ireland's Gay Leader Blasts Catholic Church—in Front of Pope

While the pontiff looked on, Leo Varadkar highlighted the Church's abuses and highlighted how Ireland has embraced modernity.

Ireland's Gay PM to Mike Pence: 'We Are All God's Children'

Leo Varadkar brought his partner to the home of the notoriously anti-LGBTQ vice president -- and he gave a speech praising diversity.

Ireland's Gay PM Jubilant After Nation Ends Abortion Ban

The taoiseach hails Ireland's "quiet revolution" after Ireland overwhelmingly votes to end its ban.