Jennifer Lu of the Taiwan Equality Campaign answers our questions on Taiwan's post-marriage equality landscape.
Catholic Church leaders affirm that homosexuality is sin
South Africa Makes Changes To Marriage Law
Under the newly signed marriage and civil unions law for south Africa, a marriage officer may no longer object to solemnising a civil union between persons of the same sex. The laws follow a number of high-profile cases where a marriage officer refused to solemnise a same-sex couple as it was ‘contrary to their beliefs’.
Estonia's ruling coalition shakes hands on marriage referendum
Pope Francis’s meaningful words must be followed by action
When Pope Francis called for civil unions and spoke of the right of our LGBTI communities to a family, joy has been the first reaction for many of us. For Catholics he is not only our spiritual father, but a hugely influential voice globally to hundreds of millions of people. His words of inclusion will resonate and hopefully drive inclusive change in countries, churches, communities and homes around the world.
Pope's support for gay civil unions seen as threat to same-sex marriage
What does the Pope's support for gay civil unions mean for LGBT+ rights?
Pope Francis calls for civil union laws for same-sex couples
New Ways Ministry Praises Pope’s Support for Civil Unions, Seeks Same Recognition in Church
New Ways Ministry gratefully welcomes Pope Francis’ latest support for civil unions for same-gender couples. It is an historic moment when the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, long seen as a persecutor of LGBTQ people, moves in such a supportive direction for lesbian/gay couples and their families.