LGBT+

Pope Leo opens Vatican meeting likely to discuss remarriage, gay Catholics

Under current Church teaching, remarried Catholics cannot receive communion unless they abstain from sex with their new partner, because their first marriage is still valid in the eyes of the Church.

Taipei mayor defends city’s inclusivity after gay bar raid sparks protests

A protestor holding a sign as people march and protest after the police raided a gay bar ahead of the annual Taiwan Pride parade, in Taipei, on Oct 4.

Gay bar raid tests Taipei’s queer-friendly image ahead of Pride parade

People protest after police raided a gay bar ahead of the annual Taiwan Pride parade later in October.

Japanese volleyball player comes out as gay in rare case

Rui Takahashi, 26, plays in the top division of Japan’s professional volleyball league.

India's transgender amendment leaves many in limbo

Transgender woman Kali Sidharth Medepalli said she went 10 days without a testosterone blocker, experiencing hot flushes and body aches.

Hungary government submits Bill to roll back Orban-era anti-LGBTQ+ rules

The Bill would remove anti-LGBTQ+ rules prohibiting the “promotion of homosexuality” to under-18s.

Dozens arrested in major anti-LGBTQ raids in Turkey

A file photo shows riot police chasing LGBT rights activists as they try to gather for a pride parade in Istanbul on June 26, 2016.

Parents and siblings of queer Singaporeans tell their stories in new book

Writer and editor Jason Wee (centre), with book subjects Daniel Askre (left), and Shania Saudah, published the first book in Singapore that features LGBTQ families coming out with their stories.

Conflicting ideas of fairness in women’s sports fuel transgender participation debate

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham has faced a wave of support and backlash for her comments in an ESPN interview in July.

Transgender former CIA officer Curlee opens up, over a year after leaving agency

Julia Curlee was dismissed by the White House after a far-right influencer publicised her transgender identity online.

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