Category: News LGBTQ

Vatican approves blessings for same-sex couples The Vatican has recently allowed the blessing of same-sex couples outside of liturgical rituals. Endorsed by Pope Francis, this decision from the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith enables priests to bless “irregular” couples, including remarried divorcees and non-married couples, according to the Church. Details of the Eight-Page

ECHR Condemns Poland for Not Recognizing Same-Sex Couples In a landmark decision, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) recently condemned Poland for its failure to acknowledge same-sex couples, marking a significant stride in the fight for LGBTI rights. This ruling emerged as a response to the grievances of five Polish couples from Lodz, Krakow,

Lil Nas X Has Entered His Christian Era On Wednesday, November 29, the Grammy winner shared a snippet of a new religious song on X, writing: “Do you mind if I enter my Christian era?” In the video, Lil Nas performs part of an acoustic ballad in a parked car, then dances in a deserted

Quebec LGBT Council 30th Anniversary The Quebec LGBT Council is celebrating its 30th anniversary, led by an ambitious young director at its helm. With a network exceeding 70 LGBTQ+ organizations in Quebec, the Council has emerged as a pivotal voice in our communities. Initially founded as the “Table de concertation des gais et des lesbiennes

Billie Eilish Has Lost 100K Followers Since Coming Out Billie Eilish : Embracing Identity and Facing Backlash in the Spotlight Billie Eilish, a name synonymous with groundbreaking music and cultural influence, has recently navigated through a whirlwind of public reaction, shedding light on the complexities of fame and personal identity. Despite her monumental success, Eilish

Police Raids on LGBT Venues in Moscow In Moscow, police raids on LGBT nightclubs and a men’s sauna marked a dramatic increase in actions against these communities, following Russia’s recent ban on the “international LGBT movement” for extremism. A popular nightclub was abruptly searched, leading to its closure. Russian media reported similar raids on three

Nepal registers first same-sex marriage In a historic breakthrough for LGBT+ rights, Nepal has officially recognized its first same-sex marriage following a landmark Supreme Court decision. Maya Gurung, a transgender woman, and Surendra Pandey, a man, finally received their marriage certificate after a five-year struggle with bureaucratic challenges. This event marks a significant victory not

French Senate Passes Bill Acknowledging Past Discrimination Against Homosexuals The French Senate has unanimously passed a bill recognizing the historical discrimination against homosexuals by the French Republic, addressing the repercussions of discriminatory laws active until 1982. Justice Minister Éric Dupond-Moretti and socialist senator Hussein Bourgi were key figures in advocating for this recognition. The bill,

Danica Roem Becomes Virginia’s First Transgender State Senator Danica Roem’s election as Virginia’s first transgender state senator is a historic achievement, marking a significant step forward for LGBTQ+ representation in American politics. Overcoming political barriers in a traditionally conservative region, Roem defeated her Republican opponent, Bill Woolf, focusing on key issues like infrastructure and environmental

Transgender women barred from playing in international women’s cricket The International Cricket Council (ICC) has prohibited transgender females, specifically those who have experienced male puberty but later transitioned to female, from participating in international women’s cricket competitions. This decision, made to maintain the integrity and safety of the women’s game, was announced by ICC Chief