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Gay clergy angry, confused about new Vatican edict

Many gay Roman Catholic clergy members are struggling to serve a church that considers them "intrinsically disordered," especially in light of the fact that the Vatican may well codify that stance with a soon-to-be-released document that could set new restrictions on candidates for the priesthood.

Pope approves ban on gay clergy

Pope Benedict XVI has reportedly approved a new Vatican policy indicating that gay men should not be ordained as Catholic priests.

Vatican to reaffirm ban on gay priests

A Vatican document will be released in the coming weeks that reaffirms the Roman Catholic Church's belief that homosexuals shouldn't be ordained priests, a Vatican official said Thursday.

Catholic 'Docudrama' 'Full of Grace' Brings LGBT Issues to the Stage

Full of Grace, an interview-based staged reading, took the stories of more than 30 LGBT Catholics to the stage at Fordham University.

Pope Calls Critics of the Catholic Church 'Friends of the Devil'

The Pontiff's statement ahead of the church's summit on sexual abuse coincided with a letter from cardinals that blamed the abuse on homosexuality. 

Meet LifeSite News, One of the Most Anti-LGBTQ Online Outlets

One of the most extreme anti-LGBTQ sites around is right now full of articles blaming gay people for sexual abuse in the Catholic Church.

New Book Shows How a Tragedy Launched Italy's LGBTQ+ Rights Movement

Author and former Roman Catholic priest Francesco Lepore (pictured) examines a double murder and 40 years of Italian activism.

Archbishops Antimarriage Decree Called Troubling

He forbade the church from participating in same-sex marriages in any fashion.

Milo, the Alt-Right Emperor With No Clothes, Is Mercifully Over

The disgraced and discarded provocateur was a hack from day one, writes Amanda Kerri.

The Menendez saga took place in an era of the closet, fantasy, and sexual abuse as innuendo

Is Eric gay? Is Lyle gay? Do Lyle and Eric sleep together? Does Eric wear a hairpiece? And, why are they lying about their father? These are all questions and accusations found in conversations about the Menendez brothers as the trial went on, writes John Casey.

Ancient gender-nonconforming Romans found refuge in a community dedicated to a goddess

The Catholic Church has long emphasized traditional binary views of gender. But in many places, both present and past, individuals have been able to push back against gender norms.

This 'Queer Brown Jesus Lover' Can't Wait to See the Pope

Sirius radio star Xorje Olivares is a dyed-in-the-wool Catholic who has high hopes for Pope Francis's upcoming U.S. visit.

Russia's Kremlin Targets LGBT Youth Support

Youth face losing their last online refuge to express what it's like to be LGBT in Vladimir Putin's Russia.

Matthew Shepard Portrait Unveiled at Washington National Cathedral

The newly commissioned portrait of Shepard was revealed on what would have been Shepard's 46th birthday.

Milton, please spare the Don Cesar, a place that holds bittersweet memories for a gay man

John Casey writes that he first visited St. Petersburg's historic hotel as a teen struggling mightily with his sexuality, but he returned as an out gay man to a same-sex wedding.

An Ellen for the ages

In an ever-progressing American society that finds itself more tolerant and understanding of LGBT culture, who do we have to thank for starting all of this? Ellen DeGeneres, of course!

Op-ed: With Sexual Abuse, We Must Find Truth Amid the Noise

Seeking more information is not the same as disbelieving a victim of sexual abuse.

Pope Francis' (Mostly) Complete LGBTQ+ Record: the Good and the Bad

Pope Francis may not be as progressive as some of us want, but he's made a lot of progress for LGBTQ+ acceptance in the church.

Hot and Hearty Joel McHale

The Community star dishes on The Soup's homoerotic humor and why he'd love to make it even meatier.