Leo Varadkar

Varadkar recalls his partner’s excitement to come along & shove their relationship in the notoriously anti-LGBTQ politician’s face, and the “mixed reaction” that got after.

He was a doctor before he entered politics. Now his skills are needed again.

Well played.

The only couple that showed up told reporters, “It’s Adam and Eve, not Adam and Steve.”

Every LGBTQ person has had this experience too.

Irish Taoiseach Leo Varadkar was unable to control his excitement.

He said that he isn’t judged for his sexuality, something only possible in countries that love “freedom and liberty.”

The country is celebrating as the two women welcome their new son, Igor.

Ireland’s gay prime minister wants to address same-sex marriage with the pontiff, saying the church should be supportive of love and commitment.

The historically homophobic Balkan state must still approve her selection, and its decision is expected next week.

He’s also the youngest, and the first of both Irish and Indian descent.

Leo Varadkar will be the country’s first ethnic minority and gay prime minister, as well as the youngest.

If elected, he would become just the fourth openly gay person to head up a country.

The announcement by Leo Varadkar received widespread praise for its straightforward honesty. Analysts said his decision was likely to be viewed with hindsight as a landmark of social change in a country that, until 1993, outlawed homosexual acts.