The clarification on a declaration issued in December seemed designed to soothe critics while also showing that this is the way forward.
Tag: Homosexuality and Bisexuality
Kerala Cinema Offers a Subtler View of India
“Kaathal,” about a closeted gay politician, is the latest example of what Kerala’s movie industry has become known for: nuanced films that find box office success.
Inside Pope Francis’ Shift on Catholic Blessings of Same-Sex Couples
Pope Francis spoke with L.G.B.T.Q. Catholics and their supporters for years before letting priests bless same-sex couples. But the move’s timing also owed something to its conservative opponents.
Russia Asks Court to Label Gay Rights Movement as ‘Extremist’
Activists say the designation could put L.G.B.T.Q. people and their organizations under threat of criminal prosecution for something as simple as displaying the rainbow flag.
Killing of Mexico’s First Nonbinary Magistrate Alarms L.G.B.T.Q. Community
The violent death of Jesús Ociel Baena and suggestions by the authorities that it was a domestic killing have angered advocates who are demanding a thorough investigation.
Who Is Stefanos Kasselakis, the Syriza Leader Upending Greek Politics?
The rapid ascent of Stefanos Kasselakis, a former Goldman Sachs trader and Greece’s first openly gay party leader, has gripped the nation. But his leadership is dividing the country’s main opposition party.
Hungary Fires Museum Director in Crackdown on L.G.B.T.Q. Depictions
A government campaign against what it calls “homosexual propaganda” is unsettling booksellers and has resulted in the firing of the director of one of the country’s leading museums.
Vatican Says Transgender People Can Be Baptized and Become Godparents
A document approved by Pope Francis lays out nuanced guidance in keeping with his vision of a more inclusive church, but it does not amount to a policy change in the church, the Vatican says.
India’s Top Court Rejects Gay Marriage, While Voicing Sympathy
Though it expanded the definition of discrimination, the ruling was a sharp setback for petitioners seeking a landmark victory on marriage equality.
Vatican Conference Draws All Stripes to Rome, Welcome or Not
A major meeting to discuss sensitive issues in the Catholic Church is being held with the utmost secrecy and discretion. Outside, it’s a different story.