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Pope Francis Leaves Hospital; 'Still Alive,' He Quips
A chipper-sounding Pope Francis was discharged Saturday from the Rome hospital where he was treated for bronchitis, quipping to journalists before being driven away that he's "still alive."
U.S. Bishops' New Guidelines Aim to Limit Trans Health Care
United States Catholic bishops have issued guidelines that seek to stop Catholic hospitals from providing gender transition care.
German Church Reform Assembly Calls for Same-sex Blessings
A meeting between Germany's Catholic bishops and lay representatives agreed Friday to call for the church to approve blessings of same-sex unions.
Transgender Pastor Claims Bias, Sues Lutheran Denomination
Rev. Megan Rohrer, who was elected as the first trans bishop of one of the largest Christian denominations in the country, has filed a lawsuit alleging that he was forced out from his post after enduring several months of discrimination and harassment.
West Virginia GOP Majority House OKs Religious Freedom Bill
West Virginia's GOP supermajority House of Delegates passed a bill Monday that would create a test for courts to apply when people challenge government regulations they believe interfere with their constitutional right to religious freedom.
Some Anglican Bishops Reject Leader Welby over Gay Marriage
Several Anglican bishops from Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Pacific said Monday that they no longer recognize Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby as their leader, deepening a rift within the global Anglican Communion over gay marriage.
Renowned Brit Singing Group's Concert Canceled in Florida Due to Member Being Gay
When the renowned British a cappella ensemble The King's Singers arrived in Florida for the final date in their US tour, they received a rude awakening.
Watch: Pope Denounces the Criminalization of Homosexuality
Pope Francis, the head of the Anglican Communion and top Presbyterian minister together denounced the criminalization of homosexuality on Sunday and said gay people should be welcomed by their churches.
Church of England Allows Blessings for Same-Sex Couples
The Church of England's national assembly on Thursday voted to let priests bless same-sex marriages and civil partnerships, while continuing to ban church weddings for the same couples.
Pope, Anglican, Presbyterian Leaders Denounce Anti-Gay Laws
Pope Francis, the head of the Anglican Communion and top Presbyterian minister together denounced the criminalization of homosexuality on Sunday and said gay people should be welcomed by their churches.
It's Not Surprising the Pope Says Being Gay 'Isn't a Crime' — a Catholic Theologian Explains
Francis' long history of making similar comments in support of LGBTQ people's dignity, despite the church's rejection of homosexuality, has provoked plenty of criticism from some Catholics.
Pope Clarifies Homosexuality and Sin Comments in Note
Pope Francis has clarified his recent comments about homosexuality and sin, saying he was merely referring to official Catholic moral teaching that teaches that any sexual act outside of marriage is a sin.
AP Interview: Pope Francis Says Homosexuality is Not a Crime
Pope Francis criticized laws that criminalize homosexuality as "unjust," saying God loves all his children just as they are and called on Catholic bishops who support the laws to welcome LGBTQ+ people into the church.
Pope Benedict Reaches from Beyond the Grave to Claim 'Gay Clubs' Exist in Priesthood
Pope Benedict XVI may have died a month ago, but is reaching beyond the grave to shade Pope Francis with claims of "gay clubs" in the priesthood.
Church of England Apologizes for Treatment of LGBTQ+ People
The Church of England formally apologized Friday for its treatment of LGBTQ people, even as it said that same-sex couples still won't be allowed to marry in its churches.
Church of England Refuses to Back Same-sex Marriage
The Church of England said Wednesday it will allow blessings for same-sex, civil marriages for the first time but same-sex couples still will not be allowed to marry in its churches.
Benedict Aide's Tell-All Book Will Expose 'Dark Maneuvers'
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI's longtime personal secretary has written a tell-all book that his publisher on Monday promised would tell the truth about the "blatant calumnies," "dark maneuvers," mysteries and scandals that sullied Benedict's legacy.
Critics Attack Des Moines Diocese's Gender-identity Policies
Critics are attacking the Diocese of Des Moines' new gender-identity policies, calling them hateful and discriminatory.
Pope Benedict — 'God's Rottweiler' — Called Homosexuality 'Intrinsically Evil'
Benedict, who famously stepped away from leading the Catholic Church 9 years ago, was a rigid, moral disciplinarian who throughout his long church career actively addressed homosexuality as a moral defect.
Pope on Christmas: Jesus Was Poor, So Don't Be Power-Hungry
Recalling Jesus' birth in a stable, Pope Francis rebuked those "ravenous" for wealth and power at the expense of the vulnerable, including children, in a Christmas Eve homily.