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Commentary
Don’t let Pope Francis’ nice words confuse you. The Church is still discriminating against us.
Some call the Pope’s acceptance of civil unions “revolutionary.” But his words far from absolve Francis and the Catholic Church from continuously restraining the human and civil rights of LGBTQ people.
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News (World)
Here’s your guide to understanding Taiwan’s Saturday marriage equality vote
We help you understand what they’re voting on, whether it’s likely to pass and what will happen next.
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News (World)
Same-sex couples removed from booklet ahead of Pope’s visit to Ireland for family event
Language in support of LGBT relationships was also removed, in a move that is drawing criticism from many, including a former president.
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News (World)
Court rejects straight couple’s discrimination claim over civil union rejection
They say they and other couples face discrimination because only same-sex couples are eligible for civil partnerships.
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News (World)
How once conservative Malta has leaped to the forefront on LGBTQ rights
Until recently, the country had been a last bastion in western Europe of social norms largely dictated by the Catholic church.
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News (USA)
Illinois B&B owners who refused gay couple lose again in fight to discriminate
A same-sex couple denied access to a bed and breakfast while planning their civil union ceremony has won another legal victory in a five-year discrimination case.
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News (World)
Vatican condemns claim by priest that Italian earthquakes caused by civil unions
The Vatican’s deputy secretary of state says the remarks were “scandalous,” “offensive,” and “pagan.”
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News (World)
Austria will upgrade civil unions for gay couples, but won’t call it ‘marriage’
Partnerships would be registered where marriage records are kept and the spot for “last name” will be changed to “family name.”
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News (World)
Two ex-nuns just got a civil union in Italy and the media went nuts
The women, one from southern Italy and the other of South American origins, fell in love while working at a rehabilitation center for drug addicts.
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News (USA)
Man who helped lesbian kidnap child from ex-partner goes to trial
Prosecutors allege he helped a woman and her daughter flee the country rather than share custody of the girl with the woman’s former partner.