Regarding Religion

US: Woman says Roncalli fired her for supporting 2 employees fired over same-sex marriages

In response to questions from IndyStar about Fisher's dismissal, the archdiocese said it has a constitutional right to "hire leaders who support the schools’ religious mission."

Kenyan, Christian, Queer–the Arts of Resistance in Africa (Q&A)

Kenyan, Christian, Queer does not so much focus on conventional forms of activism, but on creative and artistic forms of LGBT visibility, such as literary writing, social media, music video, storytelling and worship practices.

How Africa’s religious leaders are changing sexual health narrative

Religious leaders have shunned sexual and reproductive health discussions at the pulpit for decades – a situation that is changing. This is as 45 per cent of health services in Sub-Saharan Africa are provided by faith-based organisations.

Jamaica: Gay Battle - Pride Shames Church Protesters

A gay-rights group will head to court today to challenge a ruling by the Court of Appeal granting a stay to the interim order allowing them to host a controversial debate on same-sex marriage at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre in St James.

France: Conservatives protest bill allowing IVF for lesbians

Some shouting “Liberty, Equality, Paternity” — a play on the national French motto — marchers argued that the bill deprives children of the right to a father.

France debates allowing single women and lesbian couples access to IVF

The head of the French bishops conference suggested Catholics had a duty to protest. The far-right National Rally has said the issue should be put to a referendum.

Vatican: Pope Francis meets with priest to discuss LGBTQ Catholics

Pope Francis met one on one with American Jesuit priest James Martin at the Vatican on Monday (Sept. 30) to discuss LGBTQ Catholics, a move some advocates say is a signal of support for a priest who has come under fire for calling on Catholics to be more compassionate to LGBTQ people.