A gay-inclusive children's book centering on diverse families has found an unlikely ally in the ongoing censorship fight against it in Italy: Pope … [Read more...] about Pope Francis Praises Italian Children’s Book Featuring Gay Penguins
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470,000 Angry Bigots Petition Pope Francis to Condemn Gay Unions as Unnatural
Ahead of Pope Francis' visit to Philadelphia next month and a Vatican synod on family matters in October, some 470,000 individuals have signed an … [Read more...] about 470,000 Angry Bigots Petition Pope Francis to Condemn Gay Unions as Unnatural
Swiss Catholic Bishop May Face 3 Years In Prison For Anti-Gay Hate Speech
A Swiss Catholic Bishop was charged with “inciting people to crimes,” after he delivered a hate filled sermon of Leviticus at a German debate on … [Read more...] about Swiss Catholic Bishop May Face 3 Years In Prison For Anti-Gay Hate Speech
Louisville Parish Rejects Openly Gay Boy Scout Troop Leader’s Reinstatement Request
A Louisville boy scout leader who resigned from his position in 2012 at the urging of the church-sponsored group he oversaw found himself once again … [Read more...] about Louisville Parish Rejects Openly Gay Boy Scout Troop Leader’s Reinstatement Request
David Drake Reads Sean Strub’s Account of ACT UP Disrupting Mass In St. Patrick’s Cathedral From ‘Body Counts’ – LISTEN
Today we’re thrilled to feature the next in our TowleREAD reading series (sponsored by Audible), in which LGBT authors (and other authors, if they … [Read more...] about David Drake Reads Sean Strub’s Account of ACT UP Disrupting Mass In St. Patrick’s Cathedral From ‘Body Counts’ – LISTEN
This Brilliant Response to Catholic ‘Coming Out’ Against LGBT Equality Ad Will Have Your #TruthTrending – WATCH
Earlier this month, we told you about Catholic Vote's disturbing new ad featuring individuals "coming out" as opponents of marriage equality. The "Not … [Read more...] about This Brilliant Response to Catholic ‘Coming Out’ Against LGBT Equality Ad Will Have Your #TruthTrending – WATCH
Anti-Gay Former Archbishop Denies Allegations Of Cruising Parks, Inappropriately Touching Male Student
An internal church probe is investigating allegations against anti-gay Archbishop John Nienstedt that he cruised parks, sought poppers, … [Read more...] about Anti-Gay Former Archbishop Denies Allegations Of Cruising Parks, Inappropriately Touching Male Student
Gay Man Says He Was Denied Communion At Mother’s Funeral Mass Because He’s In A Same-Sex Marriage
A gay man was denied communion at his mother's funeral Mass by a Catholic priest, and he claims it's because he's in a same-sex marriage. Tim … [Read more...] about Gay Man Says He Was Denied Communion At Mother’s Funeral Mass Because He’s In A Same-Sex Marriage
Philadelphia Archbishop Supports School That Fired Lesbian Teacher For Being Married
Last week, we told you about the controversy that erupted over the firing of a Catholic school teacher in Pennsylvania because the teacher was … [Read more...] about Philadelphia Archbishop Supports School That Fired Lesbian Teacher For Being Married
LGBT Activist in Paraguay Says Historic First Meeting with Pope Francis Was ‘Very Productive’
A Paraguayan LGBT activist is in high spirits after his historic public meeting with Pope Francis over the weekend. The Washington Blade reports … [Read more...] about LGBT Activist in Paraguay Says Historic First Meeting with Pope Francis Was ‘Very Productive’