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
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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 24, 2013
WATCH: LGBT-Supportive Catholics React Positively to Pope's Statements
Although Roman Catholic doctrine isn't changing -- yet -- Pope Francis's recently published comments offer hope for increasing acceptance of LGBT people by the church, activists say.
September 20, 2013
WATCH: Top Official Resigns From School That Ousted Gay Vice Principal
The president of Eastside Catholic High School in Washington State has resigned a month after a vice principal was forced out for his same-sex marriage.
January 22, 2014
Austin Voters Upset Over Choice of Gay School Board Member
The Reverend Jayme Mathias has defeated incumbent Sam Guzman to become the first gay member of the Austin school board, representing district two.
November 13, 2012
Catholic School Can Fire Lesbian for Being Married Says Federal Judge
A judge in Indiana ruled that a private Catholic school was within its rights to fire a long-time guidance counselor because she married her partner.
October 5, 2022
Pope Leo XIV says marriage is 'between a man and a woman'
The new pope made the statement in a private meeting with the Vatican diplomatic corps.
May 16, 2025
Doubting St. Thomas
At St. Thomas Episcopal Church in New York City, gay parishioners are accusing their conservative leader, the Reverend Andrew Mead, of being antigay. Whether to stay and fight or find a more accepting environment is the same question facing the entire denomination.
July 3, 2007
Phobie Awards: The 13 Worst People of the Year
Friday the 13th is upon us, in 2013. Let's review the year's 13 biggest homophobes with The Advocate's annual Phobie Awards.
December 13, 2013
There's Still Room for LGBTQ+ Catholics and Allies
Instead of trying in vain to change the Roman Catholic Church, it's possible to find one's own spiritual path.
July 6, 2021
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
Catholic Couple Urge Church to Welcome Gays — But Will Anything Change?
At the Synod of Bishops at the Vatican, a long-married Australian couple call for greater acceptance of gays -- but bishops and observers don't look for doctrine to change.
October 7, 2014
New Mass. Bishop: 'God Made Us Male and Female'
And, of course, that means marriage for heterosexual couples only, according to Springfield's new Roman Catholic bishop.
August 11, 2014
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.
October 3, 2013
Pope Meets With Reps of Previously Shunned Pro-LGBTQ+ Ministry
The meeting with New Ways Ministry was “a moment once unimaginable,” according to the group.
October 21, 2023
Catholic Bishops in Nigeria 'Thank God' for Anti-LGBT Laws
Catholic bishops in Nigeria congratulated the president on law that imprisons LGBT people.
February 5, 2014
N.C. Catholic Bishop Nixes Event With Pro-LGBT Nun
However, an LGBT-affirming Baptist church has stepped in to host a talk on inclusion by Sister Jeannine Gramick.
April 24, 2015
Pope Francis to LGBTQ+ Catholics: God Does Not Disown You
The pope commented on LGBTQ+ people and the church in response to a letter from Father James Martin, an LGBTQ-supportive priest.
May 9, 2022
Boston Mayor Snubs Homophobic St. Patrick's Day Parade
Boston's Irish-American mayor refused to participate in the event, which excluded LGBT soldiers.
March 16, 2014