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World
Slur by Francis Lays Bare the Church’s Contradictions on Homosexuality
The pope used homophobic slang and cautioned prelates about admitting gay men into seminaries. But ordination has also long been…
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US
For Gay Catholics and Supporters, a ‘Sense of Whiplash’ Over Pope’s Reported Use of Slur
Pope Francis, noted for his outreach to gay Catholics, has been described as using an offensive Italian expression for gay…
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World
Pope Francis Is Accused of Using a Homophobic Slur Again
Two prominent Italian news agencies said the pontiff used the term on Tuesday during a meeting with priests, after he…
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World
Pope Issues Apology After Reports That He Used Offensive Slang Word
Francis’ remark, referring to gay men, came during what was supposed to be a closed-door meeting with Italian bishops last…
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News
Joe Lieberman and David Mixner, Exemplary Outsiders
The gay activist David Mixner and Senator Joe Lieberman died last month at the ages of 77 and 82, respectively,…
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World
Ugandan Court Upholds Draconian Anti-Gay Law
The law, which includes the death penalty as a punishment in some cases, has been strongly condemned, including by the…
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Style
Missing the Gay Best Friend
In film and on TV, he was a sign of cultural progress. Then he was a tired stereotype. Then he…
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World
Ghana’s Parliament Passes Anti-Gay Bill With Jail Terms
The legislation would sentence those who identify as L.G.B.T.Q. to three years in jail and punish those who promote gay…
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News
At This California Radio Station, the Call Letters Say It All
KGAY in Palm Springs is geared toward Gen X and older gay men who enjoy Rihanna but still worship Donna…
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Style
The False Note in Bradley Cooper’s ‘Maestro’
The film celebrates Leonard Bernstein’s musical duality, but fails to seriously engage with his bisexuality.