In an interview with The Associated Press, the pope said the church should do more to end laws that criminalize same-sex relations.
Tag: Same-Sex Marriage, Civil Unions and Domestic Partnerships
Church of England Will Bless Same-Sex Couples, but Won’t Marry Them
The policy shift comes after six years of consultations on the issue within the church, which also apologized for its treatment of L.G.B.T.Q. people.
Benedict’s Death Leaves Catholic Conservatives Bereft
Even after his resignation as pope, traditionalists invoked Benedict’s name and sought to draw him into internecine ideological wars. Now he is gone.
Leo Varadkar, Ireland’s Returning Leader, Has Lots to Prove
In Leo Varadkar’s first stint as prime minister, he embodied for many his country’s move into modernity. But after several missteps, he now takes up the role for a second time, with the glow of optimism dimmed.
A Clash of Rights
The Supreme Court will decide a case over gay rights and free speech.
Our Correspondents on the Biggest Music, Shows and Books in Their Parts of the World
Keeping an eye on and ear out for breakout hits.
Giorgia Meloni’s Adoption Views Worry Gay Parents in Italy
In her election campaign, Giorgia Meloni pledged to oppose surrogacy and adoption by gay couples.
Church of England Stops Desmond Tutu’s Daughter From Officiating Funeral
Rev. Mpho Tutu van Furth, an Episcopal priest who is married to a woman, said the funeral of her godfather was moved to his garden to allow her to participate.
India’s Top Court Says ‘Family’ Includes Same-Sex Couples and Others
The court declared that same-sex parents, single parents and blended families deserve equal treatment, the latest in a series of rulings pushing back on conservative social norms.
Singapore to Repeal Ban on Sex Between Consenting Men
In announcing the move, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong took a step long sought by gay rights advocates, but he said same-sex marriage would continue to be illegal.