Italy: LGBT-supporting priest who called for an openly gay Pope dies at 84
Don Andrea Gallo, known as the "street priest" for his community work, and who called for an openly gay man to replace Pope Benedict XVI, has died at the age of 84.
US: Boy Scouts of America to vote on whether to allow gay members
The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) is today to convene a two-day meeting, of 1,400 local leaders, in order to consider allowing gay members into the organisation.
Canada lifts lifetime ban on gay men giving blood, but they can only donate if celibate for five years
Officials in Canada say men who have not had sex with other men within the last five years will be allowed to donate blood as part of new guidelines.
US radio host: Employers should be allowed to discriminate against gays who ‘display their lifestyle’
Christian radio host Linda Harvey, has spoken out against anti-discrimination laws, to say that she thinks "no one needs to be involved in homosexuality", and that there was no need for anti-discrimination laws, because businesses only need to discriminate against those who "insist on displaying" the gay "lifestyle" to...
Czech president makes U-turn and grudgingly honours gay academic with title
Czech President Milos Zeman has now agreed to honour a gay academic with a title after facing claims he snubbed the candidate because of his sexuality.
Russia: Council of Europe demands protection for gay pride rallies
The head of the Council of Europe has asserted that Russia must allow demonstrations by LGBT people, and that it should protect the rights of citizens wishing to hold public rallies.
Scottish Lib Dem leader urges Scotland to follow England’s lead on equal marriage
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Willie Rennie has urged the Scottish Government to press ahead with plans to introduce equal marriage in light of last night’s vote at Westminster.
Seven amusing and shocking things we learned during the equal marriage debate
As the equal marriage bill for England and Wales passed its third reading in the House of Commons yesterday, supporters rejoiced, opponents complained. Some reactions were more bizarre than others.
France: Far-right leader pays tribute to anti-gay historian who shot himself dead over equal marriage
Marine Le Pen, leader of the French far-right Front National (FN), has paid tribute to writer and historian who shot himself dead after denouncing equal marriage and immigration in a blog post.
Tory MP David Burrowes accuses David Lammy of ‘playing the race card’ in equal marriage debate
Ahead of last night’s vote on the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill, former Labour minister David Lammy was accused of “playing the race card” by staunch equal marriage critic David Burrowes.
