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Pope Francis: LGBTQ+ People Welcome But Have to Obey Church Rules

"There are laws that regulate life inside the church," the pope said after giving an inclusive message at the World Youth Day gathering.

18 Stars Who Prove Queer People Can Rock

Think LGBT pop stars make only dance music? Think again!

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inducts Gay Metal God, Eminem on Same Night

The musical celebration honored a trailblazer and someone who drops antigay slurs with regularity.

Church Under Investigation by the Vatican for Sex Party Claims

The same priest supposedly behind the party was under investigation for child sex abuse.

Desmond Tutu's Lesbian Daughter Can't Preach at Friend's Funeral

The Church of England won't let Mpho Andrea Tutu van Furth, an Anglican priest, conduct the service because she is in a same-sex marriage.

In Russia, Judas Priest's Gay Frontman Told to Tone It Down

Performers in Russia have repeatedly been faced with threats for speaking in favor of LGBT equality.

U.K. Archbishop Warns Against Conservative Anglican Challenge

The spiritual leader of the world's Anglicans raised questions Monday about the legitimacy of plans to create a global network of conservative Anglicans that would challenge his authority and the teachings of liberal North American churches that are more gay-friendly. Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams said proposals to set up a separate global council of bishops who would train priests and interpret Scripture would create more problems than they would solve.

Robinson: Anglicans will eventually embrace gays

Gene Robinson, the first openly gay Episcopal bishop, said Friday he believes that the wider Anglican Church will eventually embrace gays, though perhaps not in his lifetime.

Stage Doubt, Screen Doubt

On Broadway, Doubt -- the story of a steely nun facing off against a heroic priest, whom she fixates on for giving special attention to the school's only black (effeminate) kid -- worked because of a top notch cast and its unique brand of stylized narrative. If only the excellent Meryl Streep and Viola Davis were enough to make the movie work quite so well.

Doubting St. Thomas

At St. Thomas Episcopal Church in New York City, gay parishioners are accusing their conservative leader, the Reverend Andrew Mead, of being antigay. Whether to stay and fight or find a more accepting environment is the same question facing the entire denomination.

Anglican cleric and male partner register for domestic partnership in Britain

A well-known Anglican cathedral dean in the United Kingdom and his male partner have entered into a domestic partnership.

Pope Francis Warns of ‘Culture of Hate’ Targeting LGBTQ People

Francis compared anti-LGBTQ government leaders to Hitler.

Pope to British Comic: Those Who Reject Gay People Lack 'Human Heart'

Stephen K. Amos queried Pope Francis about LGBTQ acceptance as part of a documentary series.