homophobia Archives

Catholics divided as draft anti-homophobia law nears final showdown

Jul 19, 2021

Catholics are divided on a controversial Italian anti-homophobia bill, with some saying a new law is desperately needed, and others claiming it would only cause more problems.

By Elise Ann Allen

In latest row over anti-homophobia bill, Vatican’s the dog not barking

Jul 16, 2021

After an historic diplomatic protest by the Vatican against the anti-homophobia bill on religious freedom grounds, which was revealed last month and which sparked a national firestorm, the Vatican’s intervention now seems to be a non-factor.

By John L. Allen Jr.

Despite Vatican protest, anti-homophobia bill survives hurdles in Italian senate

Jul 14, 2021

In the first open debate in Italian parliament of a controversial anti-homophobia bill following an unprecedented complaint from the Vatican on grounds of religious freedom, the bill survived two significant steps, and could be voted into law next week.

By Elise Ann Allen

Vatican archbishop walks back criticism of protest on anti-homophobia bill

Jul 1, 2021

After apparently to criticize the Vatican’s formal complaint of a proposed anti-homophobia law in Italy during a public event last week, Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia has given several interviews on the topic in which he appears to walk back his critique and urges greater Church-State cooperation.

By Elise Ann Allen

Vatican ‘note’ on anti-homophobia law was a mistake, archbishop says

Jun 30, 2021

In a recent interview, the Vatican’s top official on life issues criticized both a proposed anti-homophobia law in Italy and the Holy See’s resistance to the bill.

By Elise Ann Allen

On anti-homophobia row, Vatican PR once again defuses bomb after it goes off

Jun 27, 2021

The consequences of a Vatican PR failure fall disproportionately on people with no role in creating it.

By John L. Allen Jr.

Pope’s top aide says Vatican not trying to block anti-homophobia bill

Jun 25, 2021

In his interview with Vatican editorial director Andrea Tornielli, Italian Cardinal Pietro Parolin stressed that in the Holy See’s complaint, “in no way has it been asked to block the law.”

By Elise Ann Allen

Italian PM rejects Vatican complaint over anti-homophobia bill

Jun 24, 2021

Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi Wednesday evening snubbed the Holy See’s protest of a proposed anti-homophobia law, saying Italy is a secular state and as such, can decide on its own whether a proposed legislation is constitutional.

By Elise Ann Allen