One of the UK’s biggest pride events is celebrating its 30th anniversary. Brighton Pride was back on the streets of the south-coast city on Saturday, after being cancelled for the last two years due to Covid. A large parade set off from Hove Lawns at 11:00 BST weaving its way through the streets of theContinue reading “Brighton Pride 2022: Festival celebrates 30th anniversary”
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Switzerland same-sex marriage: Two-thirds of voters back yes
Almost two-thirds of Swiss voters have backed same-sex marriage in a referendum. Some 64% supported the measure, making it one of the last countries in western Europe to legalise same-sex marriage. Campaigners have hailed the vote as a historic moment for LGBT rights in the country. In the build up to the vote, church groupsContinue reading “Switzerland same-sex marriage: Two-thirds of voters back yes”
German priests defy Vatican to bless gay couples
Priests in around 100 Catholic churches in Germany are offering blessings to same-sex couples from Monday. The Love Wins movement emerged after the Catholic Church said in March that God “cannot bless sin”. “Couples who take part should receive the blessing that God wants to give them – without any secrecy,” the group wrote earlier.Continue reading “German priests defy Vatican to bless gay couples”