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26 February 2013
British Gay Catholic journalist claims ‘half of all Catholics priests are gay’ 67 A gay British Catholic journalist and former Dominican friar has reiterated claims that Pope Benedict XVI’s decision to stand down this Thursday was partly over his concerns regarding clerical misconduct.
25 February 2013
Peter Tatchell: Anti-gay Cardinal O’Brien was a long-time opponent of gay equality 43 Human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell has reacted to the resignation of Cardinal Keith O’Brien and says: “In the light of these allegations, his stance looks hypocritical.”
25 February 2013
Anti-gay Cardinal Keith O’Brien quits post following allegations of inappropriate behaviour 122 Britain’s most senior anti-gay Catholic leader, who at the weekend was reported to the Vatican over historical allegations of inappropriate behaviour involving several male priests - has resigned from his post.
23 February 2013
Male priests accuse anti-gay Cardinal Keith O’Brien of inappropriate acts and call on him to resign 244 Britain's most senior Catholic leader, notorious for his anti-gay views, has been reported to the Vatican over historical allegations of inappropriate behaviour involving several male priests in Scotland.
23 February 2013
Vatican denies Pope resigned due to pressure from ‘gay lobby’ in the church 31 The Vatican has denied reports from the Italian media which claimed that Pope Benedict XVI's resignation was down to pressure from a "gay lobby" within the Catholic Church.
22 February 2013
Cardinal Keith O’Brien: Gay people should not be allowed to marry but straight Catholic priests can 94 Britain's most senior Catholic, who is staunchly opposed to allowing gay couples to marry, has adopted a new position concerning male priests and hetrosexual marriage.
22 February 2013
Pope’s spokesman refuses to comment on gay blackmail allegations 56 The Pope's spokesman is refusing to confirm or deny claims of a network of gay prelates operating at its heart, some of whom allegedly were being blackmailed, and who also met a Rome sauna.
21 February 2013
Italian newspaper claims Pope’s resignation was part finalised by concerns of a ‘gay lobby’ within the Catholic Church 37 An Italian newspaper is blaming the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI on a "gay lobby" within the Vatican.
20 February 2013
Hopeful for papal office: ‘African traditions protect against homosexual tendency’ 66 The cardinal who many sources have named as favourite to become the next Pope, has said in an interview that he thinks African culture "protects against" homosexuality.
19 February 2013
Comment: We should celebrate the departure of a revolting villain 51 Ralph Jones writes of how the decision of Pope Benedict XVI to resign is being welcomed by the LGBT community.
18 February 2013
Malta: Catholic bishop slams homophobic letter that denounces the idea of same-sex love 12 Malta’s Auxiliary Bishop, Charles Scicluna, has stepped in to condemn a provocative letter written by zealous Catholic churchgoer Joe Zammit who claims there can only be lust and not love between gay people
17 February 2013
Final gay Catholic mass held in Soho after Archbishop banned services 51 Tonight marks the final ever 'Soho mass' for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered Catholics at its central London church.
14 February 2013
Catholic Labour MP criticises Archbishop of Southwark for suggesting Catholics will leave Church over equal marriage 9 The Catholic Archbishop of Southwark Peter Smith has been criticised for claiming that most Catholics who support equal marriage would be prepared to leave the Church over the issue
11 February 2013
UK: Anti-gay Catholic Archbishop Vincent Nichols: Please pray for Pope Benedict XVI 29 The head of the Catholic Church in England and Wales, who is also known for his anti-gay views, has called on Catholics to pray for Pope Benedict XVI.
11 February 2013
Peter Tatchell: A Pope who opposed human rights 11 Peter Tatchell, who previously made a documentary about Pope Benedict XVI, believes the Catholic leader will be remembered for his "irresponsible" attitude to condoms and ignorance about HIV.
11 February 2013
Comment: Good riddance to the bigoted Pope Benedict XVI 58 Following his decision to step down, Balaji Ravichandran assess Pope Benedict XVI's legacy of intolerance in an article for PinkNews.
11 February 2013
Analysis: Who is the favourite to succeed Pope Benedict XVI? 26 Ghanaian Cardinal Peter Turkson is a strong contender to become the next Pope – but would he be less of a homophobe than the current incumbent?
11 February 2013
Feature: Pope Benedict XVI’s biggest gay moments 9 Following the news that the vehemently anti-gay Pope Benedict XVI is to resign at the end of this month PinkNews brings you some of his most anti-gay moments, and some of the best reactions to them.
11 February 2013
Pope Benedict XVI to resign over ill health 98 The world’s most senior anti-gay Catholic has announced that he’s stepping down due to ill health.
4 February 2013
Vatican official: The Catholic Church is being ‘persecuted’ due to its anti-gay positions 160 The Vatican's head of doctrine says critics of his faith's anti-gay crusade are conducting a "concerted campaign" to discredit the Catholic Church that is resulting in open attacks against priests.

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