Though it expanded the definition of discrimination, the ruling was a sharp setback for petitioners seeking a landmark victory on marriage equality.
Tag: Same-Sex Marriage, Civil Unions and Domestic Partnerships
Catholic Conservatives Criticize Pope Francis’ Synod
As bishops and laypeople from around the world prepared to gather at the Vatican, traditionalist Catholics who would not be among them staged their own show.
Vatican Synod Puts Catholic Church’s Most Sensitive Issues on the Table
Pope Francis’ calls for open-minded discussion will be tested this week as bishops meet with lay people, including women, to debate topics such as married priests and the blessing of gay couples.
What Is a Synod in the Catholic Church? And Why Does This One Matter?
A seemingly obscure meeting could be the culmination of Francis’ papacy and lay the groundwork for lasting change on issues like married priests and the blessing of gay unions.
Hong Kong Must Have Framework to Recognize Same-Sex Unions, Court Rules
The ruling by the city’s Court of Final Appeal stops short of recognizing same-sex marriage, but some experts see the outcome as a small step forward.
Nigeria Arrests Dozens Over Same-Sex Wedding
A 2014 law makes such unions illegal in the country. Anyone found guilty of taking part can also face up to 10 years in prison.
Young Catholics Come Together, if Not Their Views
As young Catholics gathered from around the world in Portugal, their desires for the future of the church were as varied as the countries they came from.
Far Right May Rise as Kingmaker in Spanish Election
A messier political landscape has lent leverage to the extremes, leaving a hard-right party with a chance to share power for the first time since Franco.
Japan’s Supreme Court Lifts Restroom Restriction at Work for Trans Woman
The decision represents some forward momentum in L.G.B.T.Q. rights in Japan, which lags behind other G7 nations in extending them.
Sunny Bunny, Ukraine’s First Ever LGBTQ Film Festival, Held in Kyiv
A landmark happening in its own right, the seven-day event also took place during a war — one that rights advocates said has increased visibility and acceptance of the L.G.B.T.Q. community.