ReligionPope Leo Freezes Francis’ Gay Reforms The new pope’s serving drama with a side of déjà vu: Leo XIV keeps Francis’ love for gay Catholics but won’t go further 🍷💒✨byEmily ChenOctober 1, 2025
Online ReligionPastor Fears TSA’s ‘Gay Beam’ Homophobic pastor says TSA scanners shoot a "gay beam" — so he’d rather get frisked by men. You can’t make this stuff up 🏳️🌈✈️byLiam O'ConnorApril 14, 2025
Religion RightsWidower Fights for His Husband’s Burial: The Unseen Discrimination in Jewish Cemeteries A widower's legal battle over his husband's burial exposes shocking anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination in a Jewish cemetery. 🌈⚖️byEmily ChenFebruary 22, 2025
Africa Law ReligionThe killing of Muhsin Hendricks: A targeted attack on an LGBTQ Muslim leader? South Africa mourns the loss of Muhsin Hendricks, the world’s first out gay imam, gunned down in a shocking attack. Police are in pursuit. 🏳️🌈⚖️bySophia RodriguezFebruary 19, 2025
ReligionItalian Bishops Allow Gay Men to Train as Priests, Under Celibacy Rules Italian bishops permit gay men to train as priests, enforcing celibacy. A cautious step toward inclusivity.byEmily ChenJanuary 15, 2025
Politics Religion United StatesAt AmericaFest, Evangelicals Rally Behind Trump in a Show of Political and Religious Unity At AmericaFest, evangelical leaders unite under Trump, blending faith and politics in a vision for America's future.byAlexander RiveraJanuary 5, 2025
Europe ReligionPresbyterian Church Faces Criticism for Targeting LGBT Minister Over Pride Support A minister resigns amid church scrutiny for supporting LGBTQ+ inclusion. Is this a turning point for religious institutions? #LGBTQ #InclusionbyThe Pink TimesDecember 28, 2024
ReligionDid Jesus Challenge Gender Norms? A Queer Lens on Artistic Interpretations How medieval art and theology reveal Jesus as a figure breaking societal norms. Gender roles redefined? #QueerTheology #LGBTQHistorybyMichael JohnsonDecember 17, 2024
Europe ReligionVatican Opens Holy Year to LGBT Catholics with Unprecedented Event The Vatican includes an LGBT Catholic event in its Holy Year calendar, signaling a step toward inclusion. #LGBTQ #Vatican #HolyYearbyEmily ChenDecember 10, 2024
Religion Rights United StatesMissouri Pastor Breaks Religious Norms to Fight for Trans Youth Rights Rev. Susan Shumway is challenging anti-LGBTQ+ politics in Missouri, advocating for trans rights from the pulpit. #TransRights #LGBTQ #MissouribyThe Pink TimesOctober 22, 2024
ReligionPope Francis Faces Calls to Lift Church Ban on Gender-Affirming Care After Meeting with Transgender Catholics LGBTQ activists urge Pope Francis to reverse the church’s stance on gender-affirming care during a groundbreaking meeting. #TransRights #LGBTQ #VaticanbyEmily ChenOctober 13, 2024