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John McNeill, Catholic Advocate for LGBT Rights, Dead at 90

McNeill spoke out for LGBT equality in the church and the world at large, in defiance of the Catholic hierarchy.

Catholic Universities Draw Bishops' Ire Over Benefits for Same-Sex Spouses

The Roman Catholic hierarchy is not pleased with decisions by universities, including Creighton and Notre Dame, to offer benefits to same-sex spouses of employees.

Vatican Official Calls Irish Marriage Vote 'Defeat for Humanity'

The assessment came from Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican's secretary of state, who ranks second only to Pope Francis in the Catholic hierarchy.

The Fall of the House of Ziegler: Moms for Liberty, a threesome, and a failed political dynasty

Christian and Bridget Ziegler were the Florida Republican power couple. That is until a sex scandal and allegations of rape pushed the two out of the GOP hierarchy.

We 55 respectfully disagree

In an "open letter" to The Advocate and to LGBT people everywhere, more than four dozen prominent activists of color take issue with Jasmyne Cannick's commentary calling for LGBT equality to take priority over rights for illegal immigrants. Quoting Audre Lorde, they remind us, "There is no hierarchy of oppression."

Zoe Boekbinder's Video Shows the Queer Heartbreak of Lost Friendship

The artist explores the loss of friendship in "What Have I Done," premiering in The Advocate.

What Can Queer People Expect From Pope Francis? Not Much

The pope just can't stop disappointing us.

Catholic Church Spent $2 Million to Fight Marriage Initiatives

The Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus and the National Organization for Marriage provided nearly 65% of the financing for the unsuccessful efforts to defeat marriage equality initiatives in Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, and Washington State.

What Ever Happened to 'Who Am I to Judge?'

Pope Francis's latest comments indicate he may be gearing up to blame LGBTQ people for the Catholic Church's child sex scandals.

Leading Advocacy Groups Ask Catholic Bishops to Stop Supporting NOM

The letter is addressed to Cardinal Timothy Dolan, president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.

‘Don’t Say Gay’ Legislation Filed in Georgia General Assembly

The legislation targets LGBTQ+ topics as well as "critical race theory." 

Op-ed: The Pope Needs to Confront LGBT Issues

With the pope visiting our turf next month, it's high time he put 'Who am I to judge?' into action.

Eve Ensler: The Queer American Dream Can Beat Donald Trump's

The feminist writer of The Vagina Monologues delivered a rousing call-to-resistance at the L.A. LGBT Center's An Evening with Women.

Ted Haggard Takes Another Man

The Ted Haggard saga continues -- this time with the announcement there was another man, one the New Life Church paid off. Will the vicious cycle ever end?

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.

New Year, Newly Out

It's a new year with a new president -- and a better reason than ever to join your gay brothers and sisters on the other side of the closet door.