More than one million United Methodists have quit the church overnight over new rules about homosexuality. During a North Carolina conference in early May, the United Methodist Church – a global denomination of Protestantism based in the US – changed some regulations to allow gay pastors and same-sex marriage. The Ivory Coast division – which Read more
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Cardinal advocates for LGBTQ+ inclusion – others disagree
Thursday, February 22nd, 2024
A US cardinal has said opposition to Fiducia Supplicans, the Vatican declaration allowing blessings for couples in “irregular” situations, is due to an enduring hostility among far too many toward LGBT persons. Cardinal Robert McElroy (pictured) of San Diego is championing LGBTQ+ rights within the Catholic Church amidst a growing divide over same-sex blessings. McElroy’s Read more
Ethiopia swept by a wave of hate against LGBTQ+ people
Thursday, November 2nd, 2023Videos showing men dancing together triggers a surge of hatred, reflecting Ethiopian society’s rejection of LGBTQ+ people. Faced with this hostility, the LGBTQ+ community organises to support and defend itself. “These people are corrupting our children… I would prefer my brother be killed than to dance with men.” Like the young woman making these comments, Read more