Trump backs presenter in transgender row

High-profile figures and celebrities, including President Donald Trump, have voiced their support for US TV presenter Mario Lopez after he was forced to apologise for saying it’s “dangerous” for parents to accept their young children as transgender. The presenter, who was recently named a host of Access Hollywood, told conservative commentator Candace Owens that it... Read More

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June 4, 2019

Rhode Island bishop regrets controversial tweet

Providence Bishop Thomas J. Tobin said he regrets comments that “turned out to be so controversial” on Twitter. The bishop recently tweeted that Catholics should not support or ‘attend LGBTQ ‘Pride Month’ events’ because ‘they promote a culture and encourage activities that are contrary to the Catholic faith and morals. ‘They are especially harmful for... Read More

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April 24, 2019

Comedian was ready to challenge pope over homosexuality before ‘life-changing’ meeting

Gay comedian Stephen K Amos was ready to confront Pope Francis over homosexuality before a “life-changing” meeting with the Holy Father gave him “faith in human beings”. Gearing up to meet the pontiff in the Vatican, non-believer Amos was prepared to challenge the head of the Catholic Church over its doctrines. Amos grew up in... Read More

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March 22, 2019

Police drop case against journalist who ‘misgendered’ transwoman

A journalist and columnist of The Catholic Universe who was investigated for allegedly calling a transgender woman a man on Twitter will face no further action after her accuser withdrew the complaint. Surrey Police were working to decide whether Caroline Farrow had committed a criminal offence after a charity boss accused her of misgendering her... Read More

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October 21, 2018

New figures show big rise in religious hate

Hate crime in England and Wales rose by nearly a fifth last year, according to police figures. There were 94,098 offences in total in 2017/18, up 17 per cent on the previous year. This included 71,251 classed as race hate crimes; 11,638 (12 per cent) offences triggered by sexual orientation; 8,336 (9 per cent) where... Read More

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Trump backs presenter in transgender row

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