Pope apologizes after using homophobic slur
Pope Francis' office issued a statement on Tuesday responding to reports that the pontiff had used a homophobic term for LGBTQ+ people in a closed-door meeting with bishops. Read more here.
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Worldwide alert warns of violence against LGBTQ community
While the State Department bulletin is meant for overseas travel, there is concern of a domestic threat from ISIS, two sources told CBS News.
Pope Francis on blessing same-sex couples
In a historic interview from the Vatican, Pope Francis sat down with "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell to discuss a range of issues, including his recent approval allowing priests to bless same-sex couples. The pope's full interview will air on "60 Minutes" on Sunday, May 19, 2024.
Court: School had right to fire gay teacher who announced wedding
Lonnie Billard fell under a "ministerial exception" to Title VII that courts have derived from the First Amendment, a judge said.
The United Methodist Church voted for LGBT inclusion — what's next
The changes immediately open new doors for LGBTQ members — but over a quarter of U.S. congregations have already left the UMC, and more could follow.
12% of LGBTQ youth attempted suicide last year, nationwide survey says
More than a third of LGBTQ young people seriously considered suicide in the past year, the survey found.
Sophia Bush comes out as queer in public essay, opens up about divorce
Sophia Bush filed for divorce from entrepreneur Grant Hughes in August 2023 after a year of marriage and started dating the former world champion soccer player afterward.
United Methodists open first high-level conference since LGBTQ disaffiliations
This will be the first General Conference since more than 7,600 mostly conservative congregations left the United Methodist Church between 2019 and 2023.
Venerable San Francisco LGBTQ bar the Stud reopens at new location
One of San Francisco's oldest LGBTQ bars, on Saturday the Stud re-opened it's doors for the first time in four years at a new location.
Scotland halts prescription of puberty blocking hormones for minors
A landmark review for Britain's National Health Service found young people have been let down by "remarkably weak" evidence backing medical interventions in gender care.
Some families in limbo due to Idaho ban on gender-affirming care for minors
At least 24 states have adopted bans on gender-affirming care for minors in recent years, and most of them face legal challenges.
Kansas governor vetoes ban on gender-affirming care for minors
Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly's actions set up a series of confrontations with the Republican-supermajority Legislature over those issues.
Vatican blasts gender-affirming surgery and surrogacy as immoral
The Catholic Church's new "Infinite Dignity" document is largely a reiteration of opposition to practices it deems inconsistent with God's plan for human life.
Pride flourishes at Destination Tomorrow
Sean Ebony Coleman, founder and CEO of Destination Tomorrow, leads the Bronx LGBTQ community to survive and thrive.
Thailand lawmakers pass landmark LGBTQ marriage equality bill
The amendment to Thailand's civil laws would make the country the first in Southeast Asia to grant equal marriage rights to people of all genders.
Sacramento is now a sanctuary city for transgender people
The city of Sacramento is now a transgender sanctuary city, believed to be the first in California to vote for this designation.
New government spending bill bans U.S. embassies from flying Pride flag
The prohibition was one of many side issues included in the mammoth $1.2 trillion package to fund the government through September.
No charges filed in Nex Benedict's death, Oklahoma district attorney says
Nex Benedict's death prompted rallies and vigils in U.S. cities from New York to Los Angeles.
Caitlyn Jenner endorses transgender athlete ban
Olympic gold medalist Caitlyn Jenner this week spoke out in support of Nassau County's ban on transgender athletes competing on girl's and women's sports teams at county-owned facilities — a ban New York's governor and attorney general have slammed.
Candidate's history of inflammatory remarks
North Carolina's Republican nominee for governor, Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, has a history of inflammatory remarks that have been circulating widely since the primary in early March. Over the past few years, he's made controversial comments about a range of topics: LGBTQ+ issues, Muslims, guns, feminism and more. CBS News' Kaia Hubbard reports.
In the 1960s, Barbara Gittings pioneered the LGBTQ+ and women's rights movement in Philly
Barbara Gittings is considered one of the pioneers of LGBTQ+ rights and women's rights movements. In the 1960s, the activist fought against employment discrimination and picketed outside of Independence Hall.
Nation's First LGBTQ+ senior housing project celebrates 10 year anniversary in Philadelphia
CBS Philadelphia went inside the apartment of a couple who called the building home for the last seven years and explained why there's a need for this community.
Transgender Afghan refugees escape the Taliban, but not persecution
Two transgender Afghan refugees who managed to escape Taliban rule say they're no better off as refugees in Pakistan.
Lawmakers approve anti-LGBTQ bill considered among harshest in Africa
Ghana's parliament has approved a bill that would give the country some of the harshest anti-LGBTQ legislation in Africa.
Bodies of ex-TV reporter, partner found after alleged killer gives location
Australian police say they found the bodies of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies after a police officer lover who allegedly killed them told investigators where to look.
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