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Ghana’s new president says proposed anti-LGBTQ+ law is effectively dead on procedural grounds

President John Mahama says he wants to open dialogue on the law, while one legislator said he would rather be dead than live in a country that affirmed LGBTQ+ rights.

Catholic Bishops Meet on Marriage; What 'Threats' Will They Discuss?

A Jesuit priest urges U.S. bishops to drop their 'embarrassing' focus on same-sex unions and address a broad range of 'threats' to marriage.

Catholic bishops developing new guidelines for ministry to gays

The nation's Roman Catholic bishops said Wednesday they are developing new guidelines for ministry to gays, reaffirming church opposition to same-sex marriage and adoption by gays, while condemning discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation.

Conservatives Launch Antigay Salvo as Catholic Bishops' Meeting Opens

A Hungarian cardinal opens the family issues synod with a denunciation of gay relationships, while Pope Francis walks the line between upholding doctrine and welcoming all. 

Catholic Bishops in Nigeria 'Thank God' for Anti-LGBT Laws

Catholic bishops in Nigeria congratulated the president on law that imprisons LGBT people.

Catholic Bishops Endorse 'License to Discriminate' Legislation

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops expressed support for the First Amendment Defense Act, which would allow discrimination against LGBT people and more.

Mass. Catholic bishops turn backs on children

Determined not to treat gay parents equally, as state law demands, Boston's Catholic Charities is shutting down its adoption agency.

Catholic Bishops to Discuss Gay Unions, Family Life

At a meeting in Rome this fall, Catholic leaders will consider the church's teachings on a range of family issues.

Catholic Bishops Oppose Discrimination, Oppose ENDA Too

The bishops outline typical complaints about the Employment Non-Discrimination Act in a letter to the U.S. Senate, such as that it 'threatens religious liberty.'

N.C. Catholic Bishop Nixes Event With Pro-LGBT Nun

However, an LGBT-affirming Baptist church has stepped in to host a talk on inclusion by Sister Jeannine Gramick.

Catholic Bishops: Trans People Don't Exist

Affirmation of transgender identity goes "against reason," say Catholic bishops and other conservative religious figures. Others beg to differ.

Catholic Bishop: Antigay Attitudes 'Sick' and 'Heartless'

Mexican bishop Raul Vera once again speaks out strongly on behalf of LGBT people.

LGBT Supporters, Opponents Gather for Catholic Bishops' Meeting

Roman Catholic bishops will meet at the Vatican beginning Sunday to discuss family issues, and LGBT groups hope to be heard.

Ill. Catholic Bishop to Exorcise Spirit of Marriage Equality

Same-sex marriage comes from the devil, and therefore the new law merits an exorcism service, claims Bishop Thomas Paprocki.

Catholic bishops discuss ministry to gays at national meeting

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops is debating how parishes can be welcoming to gays while also upholding the teaching that gay relationships are ''disordered.''

Lesbian Approved to Foster Children by Catholic Bishops After Suit

In 2020, Kelly Easter was denied a foster care opportunity because she is a lesbian, but now Catholic bishops say they approve.

Italian Catholic Bishop: More Dialogue Needed Around Homosexuality

The head of the Italian bishops conference tells a Florence newspaper that the Catholic Church must listen to all arguments around homosexuality.