gay rights
Trump’s missing agenda in Congress speech? Moral issues
By David Gibson — March 1, 2017
(RNS) He won praise from pundits and the public for appearing 'presidential' in his first address to Congress. But a few religious conservatives are upset that Trump ignored their concerns.
Trump’s move to protect LGBT workers unsettles religious conservatives
By David Gibson — February 1, 2017
(RNS) The president’s decision to continue Obama’s policy was lost amid anger over the travel ban and the ecstasy over his Supreme Court pick. But Trump’s move began to draw delayed responses from social conservatives.
A gay priest reflects: ‘Why I can’t go back’
By Warren Hall — January 12, 2017
(RNS) I was suspended from ministry by the outgoing archbishop of Newark and I don't think a new archbishop can change anything. So I’m moving on, but staying Catholic.
Trump’s secretary of state pick may anger social conservatives
By David Gibson — December 13, 2016
(RNS) Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson helped convince the Boy Scouts to admit gay youths and the oil giant contributes to Planned Parenthood.
Two conventions, two nominees and a whole new culture war
By David Gibson — July 29, 2016
PHILADELPHIA (RNS) It’s officially Hillary Clinton vs. Donald Trump for president. But just as notable is the fact that Democrats have now taken over the language of faith and morals from the GOP.
Is Pope Francis a Lone Ranger on apologizing to gays?
By David Gibson — June 30, 2016
(RNS) The pontiff’s comments that the Catholic Church should ask forgiveness for bias against gay people were hailed in headlines. But not so much in the hierarchy. Why?
Catholic school in Italy fined for firing gay teacher
By David Gibson — June 23, 2016
ROME (RNS) A nun quizzed the employee about her sexual orientation, and the woman was later fired. A court said that was discrimination and fined the Catholic school almost $30,000.
GOP congressman cites Bible verses calling gays ‘worthy of death’
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — May 27, 2016
(RNS) The Georgia Republican's choice of Bible quotes condemning homosexuality infuriated several colleagues.
Gordon College professor sues for retaliation over LGBT comments
By Yonat Shimron — May 5, 2016
(RNS) Gordon’s long-standing policy became controversial in 2014 after its president signed on to a national push from religious colleges to seek exemptions from hiring LGBT people.
Pope Francis names new Vatican ambassador to US
By David Gibson — April 12, 2016
(RNS) Archbishop Christophe Pierre, the Vatican envoy to Mexico, is replacing the diplomat who set up the controversial meeting between the pontiff and Kim Davis last September.
Mississippi enacts law allowing gays to be denied services
By Reuters — April 5, 2016
Critics say the "Religious Liberty Accommodation Act" is discriminatory and unconstitutional. The governors of Georgia and Virginia vetoed similar bills.
Catholic leaders win some, lose some in Italy’s new gay unions measure
By Rosie Scammell — February 26, 2016
ROME (RNS) The mixed result disappointed gay rights activists, and some conservative Catholics bemoaned an “anthropological revolution."
Catholic school violated gay man’s rights, judge rules
By Reuters — December 17, 2015
A Boston area Catholic School revoked its job offer when the man cited his husband as an emergency contact.
LGBT Africans call on Pope Francis to preach tolerance during his visit
By Reuters — November 23, 2015
"If the Pope was here and talking about love, compassion and equality for everyone, Ugandans will listen," said one activist.
Catholic bishops at Vatican summit seek elusive common ground
By David Gibson — October 14, 2015
VATICAN CITY (RNS) But the churchmen from around the world may be looking to Pope Francis to rescue them from irreconcilable differences over reform. An African cardinal who compared gay liberation to Islamic fundamentalism may not help matters.
