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Reports Say Pope Francis Repeated Homophobic Slur for Which He Previously Apologized
Pope Francis reportedly repeated the same homophobic Italian word for which he apologized a couple of weeks ago.
Pakistani Man Reportedly Sent to Psychiatric Facility after Seeking to Establish Gay Club
Authorities in Pakistan have reportedly detained a man and sent him to a psychiatric facility for trying to establish a gay club. The man's friends say he has essentially been disappeared.
'Star Trek' Actor George Takei is Determined to Keep Telling his Japanese American Story
George Takei, 87, has a new picture book out for children ages 6 to 9 and their parents, called "My Lost Freedom." It's illustrated in soft watercolors by Michelle Lee.
New South Wales Becomes Last Australian State to Apologize for Laws Criminalizing Homosexuality
The leader of Australia's most populous state apologized Thursday for the "unforgivable pain" caused by previous laws criminalizing homosexuality, 40 years after gay sex was decriminalized in New South Wales.
Methodist Church Regrets Ivory Coast's Split from the Union as Lifting of LGBTQ+ Ban Roils Africa
Leaders of the United Methodist Church expressed regret over last week's decision by the branch in Ivory Coast to leave the union following the church's decision to repeal a long-standing ban on LGBTQ+ clergy but pledged to accept it.
Flight Attended Arrested in Qatar Grindr 'Sting' Has Been Sentenced
Manuel Guerrero Aviña, 44, was found guilty of being in possession of an illegal substance at a hearing in Doha. He was fined and will be deported.
Georgia's Ruling Party Introduces Draft Legislation Curtailing LGBTQ+ Rights
Georgia's ruling party on Tuesday introduced draft legislation curtailing LGBTQ+ rights.
Gay Pride Revelers in Sao Paulo Reclaim Brazil's National Symbols
The iconic yellow and green of Brazil's flag mixed with a sea of rainbow-colored tutus, hand fans and drag queen hairdos at Sunday's LGBTQ+ pride parade in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Watch: After a Quarter Century, Thailand's LGBTQ Pride Parade Is Seen as a Popular and Political Success
Thailand kicked off its celebration of the LGBTQ+ community's Pride Month with a parade Saturday, as the country is on course to become the first nation in Southeast Asia to legalize marriage equality.
A Look at Pope Francis' Comments about LGBTQ+ People
Pope Francis' apology Tuesday for using a vulgar term to refer to gay men was the latest comment to make headlines about the Catholic Church's teachings on homosexuality.
Proposed Gender Identity Measure Fails to Qualify for California Ballot
Californians won't be voting this November on a policy that would have required schools to notify parents if their child asks to change their gender identification.
Pope Apologizes after Being Quoted Using Vulgar Term about Gay Men in Talk about Ban on Gay Priests
Pope Francis apologized Tuesday after he was quoted using a vulgar and derogatory term about gay men to reaffirm the Catholic Church's ban on gay priests.
Reports: Pope Francis Dropped Anti-Gay Slur in Closed-Door Meeting
Pope Francis made headlines in 2013 when he famously asked, "Who am I to judge?" about gay clerics. Fast forward to last week when, reports say, the pope decried "faggotry" in seminaries.
No Points from Erdogan. Turkey's Leader Claims Eurovision Song Contest is a Threat to Family Values
Turkey's president took a swipe at the Eurovision Song Contest on Monday, accusing the annual event of allegedly encouraging "gender neutralization" and threatening the traditional family.
French Sports Minister Calls for Sanctions after Monaco Player Tapes over Anti-Homophobia Badge
France's sports minister has called for soccer club Monaco to be sanctioned after one of its players covered over an anti-homophobia message on the team's shirt during the team's final league game on Sunday.
What Happened in the UK's Infected Blood Scandal? Inquiry Report will be Revealed on Monday
The final report of the U.K.'s infected blood inquiry will be published Monday, nearly six years after it began looking into how tens of thousands of people contracted HIV or hepatitis from transfusions of tainted blood in the 70s and 80s.
Protesters Rally in Peru Against Decree Classifying Seven Gender Identities as 'Mental Illness'
Sexual diversity activists protested in Peru's capital in front of the health ministry Friday to demand that the government repeal a decree that characterizes seven gender identities, including transgenderism, as "mental illnesses."
Belgian Professional Cyclist Justin Laevens Hopes To Be Next Mr. Gay Belgium
When Belgian professional cyclist Justin Laevens came out in 2021, he sent shock waves through the sport. Now the 22-year-old hopes to be the next Mr. Gay Belgium.
As Countries Tighten Anti-Gay Laws, More and More LGBTQ+ Migrants Seek Safety and Asylum in Europe
Ella Anthony knew it was time to leave her native Nigeria when she escaped an abusive, forced marriage only to face angry relatives who threatened to turn her in to police because she was gay.
Is J.K. Rowling Up to Her Transphobic Trolling Tricks?
In her latest transphobic trick, the "Harry Potter" author has been using her social media reach to bully a transgender football manager, comparing her to a "straight, white, middle-aged bloke."