In France, as in the United States, feelings harden against immigrants, and President Emmanuel Macron and President Biden take note.
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Pope’s Anti-Gay Slur Lays Bare Church’s Contradictions
The pope used homophobic slang and cautioned prelates about admitting gay men into seminaries. But ordination has also long been a refuge for gay faithful.
Italians Respond to Pope’s Slur by Taking Francis to Pride
At Saturday’s celebration in Rome, Pope Francis’ image was on cardboard cutouts adorned with flower necklaces. People came dressed as the pope, wore papal hats and said that there was never too much “gayness.”
Pope Francis Is Accused of Using a Homophobic Slur Again
Two prominent Italian news agencies said the pontiff used the term on Tuesday during a meeting with priests, after he was accused of uttering the same word last month while speaking with Italian bishops.
Another Milestone in Mexico: Its First Jewish President
Claudia Sheinbaum was born to Jewish parents, but she has played down her heritage on the campaign trail.
A Show That Makes Young Japanese Pine for the ‘Inappropriate’ 1980s
A surprise television hit, now on Netflix, has people talking about what Japan has lost with today’s changed sensibilities.
Pope Francis Apologizes After Reports That He Used an Anti-Gay Slur
Francis’ remark came as he spoke against admitting gay men to seminaries during what was supposed to be a closed-door meeting with Italian bishops last week.
Leaflet by Leaflet, a Few Aging Activists Fight India’s Tide of Bigotry
As politicians stoke religious hatred online, these veterans of social causes deliver their messages in person: “Talk to each other. Don’t let anyone divide you.”
Peru’s New Rule on Transgender Health Care Draws Backlash
Government officials say the regulation was intended to expand mental health care access for transgender people. Activists say it will increase discrimination.
Backlash to Anitta’s Music Video Evokes a Painful History in Brazil
Outrage over the pop star’s new music video brought Brazil’s struggle with religious intolerance into view.