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More than 60 religious institutions have been targeted for supporting LGBTQ+ rights: report

At least 66 incidents occurred between June 2022 and January 2024 in which a religious institution was targeted for its perceived support of LGBTQ+ people.

Antigay Cardinal: Attend Mass in Person to Fight 'Gender Theory'

Raymond Burke says Catholics should attend in person despite COVID-19 to combat "the pervasive attack upon the integrity of human sexuality."

Are LGBT Churches Headed for the Great Beyond?

A Texas congregation of the 49-year-old Metropolitan Community Church shutters, while the denomination ponders its future.

After Being Denied Communion, Lesbian Judge Welcomed by Other Church

A nearby church encouraged Judge Sara Smolenski to participate in an inclusive communion service.

Desmond Tutu 'Would Not Worship a Homophobic God'

The former archbishop compared the struggle for LGBT equality to South Africa's battle to end apartheid.

A Queer Mother-Son Duo Are Tackling the Bible Belt's Traditions

Like mother, like son. Meet the gay duo that's taking the South by storm. 

Feds Thwart Planned Mass Shooting on Gay Clubs, Synagogues

The suspect from New Jersey allegedly planned to conduct a mass shooting targeting synagogues and gay clubs.

Mich. City to Consider Stripping Trans Protections From Nondiscrimination Ordinance

With the uncertain status of a proposed nondiscrimination ordinance, some advocates of Saginaw, Mich.'s LGBT rights ordinance are considering removing some trans protections as a means to sway voters.

Students Accused of Tagging Chapel With Swastika, 'Trump'

The two are accused of spray-painting Northwestern University's chapel with racist and antigay slurs, a swastika, images of penises, and the word "Trump."

Obama Appoints Gay Leader to Faith Office

Pres. Barack Obama appointed Fred Davie, the gay leader of Public/Private Ventures, to the Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships' governing council.

Texas Rep. Louie Gohmert Mixes Marriage Equality, Bestiality, and Gun Control

The congressman, on a conference call with a right-wing group, said gun regulation and marriage equality are both slippery slopes, with the latter leading to legalized bestiality.

Kansas Church Targeted by Antigay Threats, Vandalism

Members and staff of First Metropolitan Community Church of Wichita want the public's help in finding the culprits.

WATCH: After Four Pride Flag Thefts, Texas Church Puts Up Fifth One

A Unitarian congregation near Austin remains defiantly welcoming.