In a moment never before seen on Italian TV, a gay couple got engaged. The proposal took place on Italia's Got Talent, after Les Farfadais, a troupe of acrobatic dancers, performed a routine to … [Read more...] about Gay Acrobat Proposes to His Boyfriend in Groundbreaking Moment Live on Italian TV: WATCH
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Pope Francis Dines With LGBT Inmates In An Italian Prison: VIDEO
Pope Francis continued to set himself apart from his Papal predecessors this past weekend by paying a visit to a prison in Naples. In an effort to further reach out to the public and reorient the the … [Read more...] about Pope Francis Dines With LGBT Inmates In An Italian Prison: VIDEO
Italy’s Highest Appeals Court Rules Against Gay Marriage
Italy's Supreme Court of Cassation, the country's highest appeals court has ruled that same-sex marriage is not constitutionally required. However, the court did rule that same-sex couples in … [Read more...] about Italy’s Highest Appeals Court Rules Against Gay Marriage
Rome, Italy City Council Votes to Establish Register for Civil Unions
Rome's City Council approved the establishment of a register for civil unions on Thursday in a vote of 32-10 with one abstention, The Local reports: The long-awaited move was welcomed by (Mayor … [Read more...] about Rome, Italy City Council Votes to Establish Register for Civil Unions
Here’s a Gay Italian Love Story to Awaken Your Inner Romeo: MUSIC VIDEO
Italian independent filmmaker and Towleroad reader Roberto Laureri sends along a short film he shot set to the Italian classic "Estate" by Bruno Martino, which has become an … [Read more...] about Here’s a Gay Italian Love Story to Awaken Your Inner Romeo: MUSIC VIDEO
Rome Mayor Registers 16 Gay Marriages in Defiance of Italian Law: VIDEO
Rome's Mayor Ignazio Marino registered 16 gay marriages into city books today in defiance of Italian law, Bloomberg reports: “Today is a special day that I hope will soon become a normal day,” … [Read more...] about Rome Mayor Registers 16 Gay Marriages in Defiance of Italian Law: VIDEO
Neil Patrick Harris’ Italian Wedding Had Fireworks, Elton John and Kelly Clarkson: VIDEO
Neil Patrick Harris sat down with David Letterman to share some more intimate details about his recent wedding to longtime partner David Burtka in Italy. Harris talked about Sir Elton John's … [Read more...] about Neil Patrick Harris’ Italian Wedding Had Fireworks, Elton John and Kelly Clarkson: VIDEO
Court of Appeal of Florence Reverses Lower Ruling on Italy’s First Recognized Gay Marriage
The Court of Appeal of Florence has reversed an April ruling that recognized a gay couple as married for the first time in Italy, AFP reports: The Court of Appeal reversed the lower … [Read more...] about Court of Appeal of Florence Reverses Lower Ruling on Italy’s First Recognized Gay Marriage
Bologna, Italy Begins Formal Recognition Of Foreign Same-Sex Marriages, Catholic Church Calls It ‘Surprise Attack’
The city of Bologna, Italy instated a formal recognition policy on Monday for all out-of-country same-sex marriages, and the Catholic church is not pleased. The diocese for the city described the move … [Read more...] about Bologna, Italy Begins Formal Recognition Of Foreign Same-Sex Marriages, Catholic Church Calls It ‘Surprise Attack’
Legal Victories For Gay Parents Across The Globe: Roundup
Last week, gay parents in three different nations celebrated several significant wins within the court systems of their respective countries. The courts granted fundamental custodial rights to … [Read more...] about Legal Victories For Gay Parents Across The Globe: Roundup
