March 14, 2013 by Ross Murray, Senior Director, GLAAD Media Institute LGBT, Argentinian, and Catholic reactions to Pope Francis The selection of Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina as Pope Francis stirred immediate reactions by LGBT advocates, both within the US and Argentina. Read More
March 13, 2013 by Ross Murray, Senior Director, GLAAD Media Institute New Pope elected with record of anti-gay language The conclave has ended and there is a new pope, Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina. While many people were hoping for a new and different direction related to the Vatican's relationship to LGBT people, it does not seem to be the case. Read More