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December 24, 2012

US: Retiring gay Congressman Barry Frank says he’ll consider role of temporary Senator

The retiring Democrat Congressman Barney Frank has indicated that he would be willing to serve as a temporary senator should John Kerry be appointed the next Secretary of State.

December 24, 2012

Dutch foreign minister criticises Pope’s anti-gay rhetoric

The Dutch foreign minister has criticised Pope Benedict XVI for his opposition to equal marriage and warns the Catholic leader that everyone "is unique".

December 24, 2012

The Pope praises “Trojan horse” anti marriage equality essay by French rabbi

During a Christmas address at the Vatican, the Pope has praised an essay by France's Chief Rabbi, who described equal marriage as a "Trojan horse", which would "undermine" straight marriage.

December 24, 2012

Anti-gay Tory MP calls Embarrassing Bodies ‘crap chav TV’

Conservative MP Stewart Jackson, who recently described equal marriage as a "constitutional outrage" also has a low opinion of Channel 4’s medical programme Embarrassing Bodies.

December 24, 2012

Gareth Thomas: I hung out in London gay pubs with Mickey Rourke

Gay former rugby star, Gareth Thomas, has said that he and actor, Mickey Rourke, have become very close, including going to gay bars, and sharing secrets, as the film star prepares to play him in a biopic about his life.

December 24, 2012

Scotland: LGBT counselling service to shut on New Years Day

Scotland’s only dedicated LGBT telephone counselling service is to close after 35 years as a result of funding cuts.

December 24, 2012

US: Gay rights pioneer Richard Adams dies aged 65

Tributes have been paid to Richard Adams, who died last week after a short illness at the age of 65.

December 24, 2012

UK: PM attempts to appease anti-gay Christians by quoting Bible in Christmas message

Commentators believe this year’s Christmas message by the prime minister is being seen as a way of trying to appease socially conservative Christians.

December 24, 2012

New York: Ex-model found guilty of murdering and castrating gay TV presenter

A Portuguese former underwear model has been sentenced to 25 years to life in prison after he was convicted of murdering and castrating a gay Portuguese TV presenter.

December 24, 2012

Bishop of Shrewsbury: Introducing same-sex marriage amounts to Nazi fascism

For his Christmas sermon, the Bishop of Shrewsbury will say that the government’s decision to introduce equal marriage rights in England and Wales is similar to how Hitler and Stalin tried to undermine religious freedom.