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What does Pope Benedict's resignation mean for LGBT people?

The Vatican announced that Pope Benedict will resign due to age and health concerns. News like this tends to make people wonder what sort of change a transition like this might mean in the Roman Catholic Church. LGBT people and allies – many of whom are Catholic – have a particular interest in seeing what direction the church is heading.

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Vatican Official Offers Hope for LGBT People, Only to Dash Them

It was reported earlier this week that a top Vatican official voiced support for gay and lesbian couples. Yesterday, Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia, head of the Pontifical Council for the Family, backtracked from that statement, and blamed the media for "derailing" his words.

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"For All the Children" Highlights Catholic Support for LGBT Equality

A new video from Minnesota highlights Catholic support for LGBT people and opposition to the anti-marriage equality amendment proposed in that state. The video features an ever-expanding congregation singing a song about God’s wide welcome.

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LGBT and Affirming Faith Communities Prominent in Chicago Pride Parade

Chicago area LGBT-affirming faith groups are slated to be one of the lead contingents in the 2012 Pride Parade taking place on Sunday, June 24.

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Pioneer Gay Priest's Story "Taking a Chance on God" Documents Life of Fr. John McNeill

Taking A Chance on God, a new documentary on the life of gay pioneer priest John McNeill is screening at festivals around the world. The film highlights McNeill’s role as hero and pioneer of the international LGBT civil rights movement.

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Roman Catholic Hierarchy Supports NOM's Divisive Strategy

HRC recently revealed that the Church and other Catholic organizations, including the Knights of Columbus, have financially supported NOM’s efforts to increase “hostility” between the LGBT and black communities; and to drive a wedge between LGBT Latinos and members of their own families by making "support for [so-called traditional] marriage a key badge of Latino identity."

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En Entrevista con CNN en Español, Una Latina Católica Ofrece Perspectiva LGBT Ante Declaraciones del Papa

GLAAD colaboró con los productores del programa Conclusiones de CNN en Español para asegurar que la perspectiva LGBT fuera incluida en una historia que abordó las declaraciones que dio el Papa Benedicto XVI ante el tema del matrimonio.

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