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Slur by Pope Francis lays bare the church’s contradictions on homosexuality

The church holds that 'homosexual tendencies' are 'intrinsically disordered'. When it comes to ordination, the church’s guidelines state that people with “deep-seated” gay tendencies should not become priests.

22 June 2024, 04:51 IST

Slur by Pope Francis lays bare the church’s contradictions on homosexuality

Slur by Pope Francis lays bare the church’s contradictions on homosexuality

Slur by Pope Francis lays bare the church’s contradictions on homosexuality

22 June 2024, 04:51 IST

US State Dept blasts new Iraq anti-homosexuality law as human rights threat

Iraq's parliament passed a law on Saturday criminalizing same-sex relationships with a maximum 15-year prison sentence, saying the move aimed to uphold religious values.

28 April 2024, 03:35 IST

US State Dept blasts new Iraq anti-homosexuality law as human rights threat

US State Dept blasts new Iraq anti-homosexuality law as human rights threat

US State Dept blasts new Iraq anti-homosexuality law as human rights threat

28 April 2024, 03:35 IST

Punjab & Haryana HC asks woman to demonstrate she is her same-sex partner's 'next best friend'

Hearing the petition on Friday, Justice Pankaj Jain asked how the petitioner has assumed the role of next best friend of the alleged detenue who belongs to Unnao district in Uttar Pradesh.

13 January 2024, 15:39 IST

Punjab & Haryana HC asks woman to demonstrate she is her same-sex partner's 'next best friend'

Punjab & Haryana HC asks woman to demonstrate she is her same-sex partner's 'next best friend'

Punjab & Haryana HC asks woman to demonstrate she is her same-sex partner's 'next best friend'

13 January 2024, 15:39 IST

Lesbian couple marries at temple in UP's Deoria

In a post-wedding statement, the couple shared how their love story began and how they faced challenges that ultimately strengthened their commitment towards each other.

10 January 2024, 13:53 IST

Lesbian couple marries at temple in UP's Deoria

Lesbian couple marries at temple in UP's Deoria

Lesbian couple marries at temple in UP's Deoria

10 January 2024, 13:53 IST

Russian ministry seeks to ban 'international LGBT public movement' as extremist: Report

Russia toughened its anti-LGBT laws last year, allowing the authorities to fine any individual or organisation found to have promoted homosexuality in public, online, or in films, books or advertising.

18 November 2023, 16:23 IST

Russian ministry seeks to ban 'international LGBT public movement' as extremist: Report

Russian ministry seeks to ban 'international LGBT public movement' as extremist: Report

Russian ministry seeks to ban 'international LGBT public movement' as extremist: Report

18 November 2023, 16:23 IST

Queer groups hold out hope

The Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud has said the state has an obligation to recognise such associations and guarantee certain rights to people in such relationships.

19 October 2023, 21:29 IST

Queer groups hold out hope

Queer groups hold out hope

Queer groups hold out hope

19 October 2023, 21:29 IST

LGBTQ+ rights: SC came up short

The judgement shows that the LGBTQ+ community has a long struggle ahead to get their rights accepted.

18 October 2023, 20:08 IST

LGBTQ+ rights: SC came up short

LGBTQ+ rights: SC came up short

LGBTQ+ rights: SC came up short

18 October 2023, 20:08 IST

SC recognises transgender's right to marry heterosexual person

The bench also pointed out the right against discrimination under the Transgender Persons Act 2019.

18 October 2023, 00:09 IST

SC recognises transgender's right to marry heterosexual person

SC recognises transgender's right to marry heterosexual person

SC recognises transgender's right to marry heterosexual person

18 October 2023, 00:09 IST

Mixed response in Bengaluru as SC rules against legalising same-sex marriage

Anirudh, co-founder of Queer Awaam, said the judgement doesn’t change the legal landscape beyond what National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) and Navtej verdict did, but the reiteration of those aspects by the court offers a strong basis to move the government.

17 October 2023, 21:10 IST

Mixed response in Bengaluru as SC rules against legalising same-sex marriage

Mixed response in Bengaluru as SC rules against legalising same-sex marriage

Mixed response in Bengaluru as SC rules against legalising same-sex marriage

17 October 2023, 21:10 IST

Lebanon moves to ban 'Barbie' film for 'promoting homosexuality'

Lebanon's culture minister said the film was found to "promote homosexuality and sexual transformation" and "contradicts values of faith and morality" by diminishing the importance of the family unit.

09 August 2023, 15:55 IST

Lebanon moves to ban 'Barbie' film for 'promoting homosexuality'

Lebanon moves to ban 'Barbie' film for 'promoting homosexuality'

Lebanon moves to ban 'Barbie' film for 'promoting homosexuality'

09 August 2023, 15:55 IST