Pope Accepts Resignation From Bishop Who Masturbated on Video Call
Bishop Tome Ferreira da Silva gave Pope Francis his resignation after images circulated online of the bishop seminude during a video call with another man.
AUGUST 18 2021 2:21 PM
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Pope Francis Denounces Concept of Gender Choice
“Today, in schools they are teaching this to children — to children! — that everyone can choose their gender,” the pope says, none too pleased.
AUGUST 02 2016 4:34 PM
Former Pope Benedict: I Broke Up Gay Lobby
The emeritus pope, known for much anti-LGBT rhetoric, makes this assertion in his soon-to-be-published memoir.
JULY 01 2016 5:35 PM
Pope Francis Disappoints LGBT Catholics (Again)
In his much-anticipated document on marriage, family, and sexuality, the pope doesn't move an inch on same-sex relationships or other LGBT issues.
APRIL 08 2016 5:25 PM
Why Is the Vatican Afraid of This Little Gay Movie?
Andrew Haigh's Weekend is proving a massive success in Italy, despite condemnation from the Roman Catholic Church.
MARCH 15 2016 1:19 PM
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.
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Vatican Expresses Opposition to Italy's LGBTQ+ Rights Bill
The headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church has made an unusual move into secular politics.
JUNE 24 2021 5:25 PM
Vatican Uses 'LGBT' for First Time, Invites Pro-Gay Priest to Conference
The moves are positive, but the church needs to do more, say activists.
JUNE 21 2018 11:47 AM
Cardinal and Reverend in War of Words Over LGBT Inclusion
Cardinal Robert Sarah, who has previously said "gender ideology and ISIS" are both major threats to the family, didn't care for Rev. James Martin's Building a Bridge.
SEPTEMBER 01 2017 10:17 AM
Vatican Official Mocks 'Bathroom Bills' at National Catholic Prayer Breakfast
The Cardinal condemned homosexuality and transgender bathroom accommodations before religious leaders and congregants.
MAY 18 2016 5:58 AM
Bernie Sanders to Speak at the Vatican
Pope Francis and the presidential hopeful find they have a common enemy: the idolatry of money.
APRIL 08 2016 10:12 AM
Kim Davis Kills Career of Vatican Ambassador
Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano, who has been controversial as the Vatican's ambassador to the U.S., is on his way out, sources say.
MARCH 14 2016 5:20 PM
Vatican gay sex hits rock bottom, and the Internet responds
Is this why young people are leaving the church?
OCTOBER 25 2024 3:05 PM
New Book Shows How a Tragedy Launched Italy's LGBTQ+ Rights Movement
Author and former Roman Catholic priest Francesco Lepore (pictured) examines a double murder and 40 years of Italian activism.
SEPTEMBER 01 2021 6:36 PM
Gay Priests to Pope: Don't Blame Us for Sexual Abuse
A group of gay priests in the Netherlands released an open letter to Pope Francis on the topic.
FEBRUARY 13 2019 2:43 PM
Italian Escort Compiles List of Gay Priests; Cardinal Sends to Vatican
The escort, who gathered social media messages from priests seeking gay sex, said he was tired of hypocrisy.
MARCH 06 2018 2:33 PM
Pope Reiterates Catholic Church's Ban on Gay Priests
The affirmation of the ban comes in a new Vatican document -- even though it's widely acknowledged that there are many gay priests in the church.
DECEMBER 07 2016 6:24 PM
Philly Catholic Archbishop: No Communion for Partnered Gays
It's one of several restrictions Archbishop Charles Chaput has issued concerning parishioners in "irregular" relationships — and he may try to spread these instructions around the nation.
JULY 06 2016 9:30 PM
Italy Approves Same-Sex Civil Unions
Italy has been a major exception among Western nations in its lack of recognition for same-sex couples.
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MAY 11 2016 9:25 PM