Germany’s LGBTQ+ Catholics gain new labour rights – will wider Church follow?

Netflix has blessed fans with a never-before-seen clip from Heartstopper season one to celebrate the new year.

It was April in 2008, and I was walking down first avenue in Manhattan, when I was stopped by the police at 86th Street. I noticed that there were people congregating along the road – not a lot, but enough to know that someone important was coming by.“Who is it this time?” I asked the cop who stopped me. “It’s the Pope,” he said.Sure enough, a couple of minutes later Pope Benedict’s motorcade drove by.

Former pope Benedict XVI died at the age of 95 at a monastery in Vatican City on Saturday. He had been in ill health, according to Vatican officials. Known as a conservative theologian, he left a negative legacy on LGBTQ+ rights and called homosexuality "an intrinsic moral evil."Benedict retired from the papacy in 2013 — the first to do so in about 600 years.

If I ever get married, I'm going to ask President Joe Biden to perform the ceremony.  The chances of that happening are about as likely as having a lesbian press secretary delivering the presidential daily briefing, or a gay cabinet secretary in charge of allocating nearly a trillion dollars of funding for an infrastructure deal, or putting an out, proud, and sex-positive doctor to help lead the U.S. efforts against a raging virus.Wait, that all has happened, hasn't it? Therefore, Joe, if you're reading this, I've pretty much cornered you into officiating duties.I was thinking the other day that President Biden, an 80-year-old white man who grew up during a time when being queer was practically illegal, who started his political career soon after Stonewall, and whose contemporaries aren't known to be the most open-minded generation, has led the way for LGBTQ+ rights.As presidents go, has anyone been more historically consequential for our community than President Biden?What Biden has done so far in only two years in office required not only guts but astute leadership and a deep understanding of the machinations of government.

(CNN) -- There's a cloud hanging over Republicans' takeover of the House next week -- and for once, it's not former President Donald Trump.Congressman-elect George Santos, whose victory in a New York district last month was key to the GOP flipping the chamber, insists he's coming to Congress despite admitting this week to fabricating key parts of his biography. There's a growing range of probes into his lies, with CNN reporting Wednesday night that federal prosecutors in New York are investigating his finances and local prosecutors are "looking into" his fabrications.Those falsehoods -- several more of which CNN's KFile uncovered on Wednesday -- combined with Santos' defiance and Republican leadership's silence are setting up the GOP for a fraught first week in power.GOP leadership hasn't even acknowledged the controversy, which is leading to fears among some of Santos' fellow incoming congressmen from the Empire State that his issues could overshadow Republicans' ascent to power."Attempts to blame others or minimize his actions are only making things worse and a complete distraction from the task at hand," Rep.-elect Mike Lawler said in a statement on Wednesday."New Yorkers deserve the truth and House Republicans deserve an opportunity to govern without this distraction," said Rep.-elect Nick LaLota, who was elected to a Long Island district, in a statement Tuesday in which he called for an ethics investigation "and, if necessary, law enforcement" involvement.House GOP leader Kevin McCarthy, who has not returned CNN's requests for comment about Santos, has been focused on trying to secure the votes for the speakership next month.

(CNN) -- This was a doozy of a year, admittedly made even more overwhelming by the ever-expanding glut of content you know you want to consume.We seem to constantly be barraged by recommendations that have been enthusiastically served up by friends and loved ones -- only for most of them to remain on our "to watch" (or read, or listen to) list for months, never to budge. In this upcoming last weekend of 2022, we encourage you to catch up on a few of these overlooked titles that for whatever reason got lost in the crazy shuffle.Here's what we'd recommend:MOVIES"Till"This Chinonye Chukwu-directed film is a recounting of the infamous 1955 lynching murder of teenager Emmet Till and the aftermath, especially his mother's (the astonishing Danielle Deadwyler) quest for recognition and justice.

Pride returned to Cedar Springs with the Pride in Dallas parade in September

Theatre Frisco’s Something Rotten sold out before it opened, and deservedly so, above, and Terry Martin returned to acting in 2022, playing Big Daddy in Classics Theatre Project’s Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.

Don Maison, left and Dickie Weaver

Meet Joyce, a domestic shorthair mix weighing 7 pounds and covered in black and grey fur. At 6-and-a-half years old Joyce is far too refined for silly kitten antics. She can be quite friendly and affectionate, but that only comes after she gets to know someone well. Joyce is really hoping to go to a home where there is already a friendly cat ready to show her the ropes. She prefers adult company as children tend to frighten her a bit. She would prefer a calm and serene environment, especially during her transition period. Joyce is currently waiting at the Jan Rees-Jones Animal Care Center, so no appointment is necessary to meet her.

GEMMA Collins, 40, has flown off on a surprising New Year’s holiday with fiancé Rami Hawash. The couple have taken a big new step in their relationship by jetting off to Israel, with Rami’s adorable son Tristan in tow. While other stars have opted for Dubai or Barbados for their Christmas breaks this year, Gemma and Rami’s chosen destination has a sweet meaning behind it.

The Republican Party — and the Texas Legislature in particular — are waging an all-out attack on what is arguably one of the pillars of queer culture: Drag queens. Many anti-transgender bills have been introduced, most with the intent to stir up support from the right-wing GOP’s aptly named “

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Out with the old, and in with the new! The New Year, that is! It’s perfect timing to have New Year’s Eve falling on a Saturday, and you have more options for celebrating this year than you will know what to do with. So check out our calendar listings and find the perfect New Year’s Eve party for you. And if you plan carefully, you can probably make more than one!

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David Letterman was spotted taking a run on Thursday during his holiday season vacation in the Caribbean.The 75-year-old comedian showed his school pride in a loose grey T-shirt that read Ball State University in red capital letters after graduating from the Indiana school in 1969.David also wore long blue shorts with yellow shorts and bright orange Nike running shoes during his outdoors exercise session in St Barts. Caribbean vacation: David Letterman was spotted taking a run on Thursday during his holiday season vacation in the CaribbeanHe accessorized with mirrored sunglasses with a yellow frame and sported a thick white beard.David was in Dublin, Ireland, earlier this month as he watched U2 frontman Bono and guitarist The Edge perform a set for an upcoming St.

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Vivienne Westwood, beloved fashion designer and style icon, has sadly passed away at the age of 81.

Pop icon Ariana Grande has continued to showcase her love for Manchester by donating Christmas presents to children in local hospitals. 

Brittney Griner’s wife, Cherelle, has opened up about reuniting with the WNBA star in a new interview. 

Maybe Andy Cohen is now looking to follow the latest trend of being “sober curious.”

Lily Collins has needed a strong 'backbone' to deal with criticism.The 33-year-old actress - who plays Emily Cooper in Emily in Paris - has learned to ’power through the negative’ during the course of her career.She told V magazine: ‘I think to meet people, to connect, to learn, that’s all going to better inform the craft, the skills, and your strength. Resilient: Lily Collins, 33, has need a strong backbone to deal with criticism and rejection from roles at the beginning of her acting career Share Follow If you make a purchase using links on this page, MailOnline will earn an affiliate commission Show your soft side like Lily in a velvet dress by Harris Reed Armani Privé velvet dress Explore the label...

Matilda star Lashana Lynch opened up about the first time she discovered that Miss Honey was considered an LGBTQ+ icon.

Conservative transgender celebrity Caitlyn Jenner has reportedly sent repeated compliments, gifts, and “special surprises for Christmas” to Fox News hosts Sean Hannity and Tucker Carlson in the hopes of boosting her so-called political career, Towleroad reported.

The administration of Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis has been called out for sending letters to several bars and venues that had planned holiday drag shows.On Wednesday, the state’s Department of Business and Professional Regulation sent one of those letters to the Orlando Philharmonic Plaza Foundation, according to the news site Florida Politics.The letter referenced an event organized by the organization that night called “A Drag Queen Christmas,” featuring noted drag performers Trinity the Tuck, Heidi N Closet, Jasmine Kennedie, Silky Ganache, and Jimbo, along with out pop singer and YouTube personality Todrick Hall.“To avoid action being taken against your license, it is your obligation to ensure that minors are prohibited from attending the Drag Fans drag show,” Department of Business and Professional Regulation Secretary Melanie Griffin wrote in the letter.

In the coming year, nine states will introduce legislation to block transgender youth from seeking gender-affirming care, The Hill reports.

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A strong queer HIV-postive community can transform our world. Bringing together queer people living with HIV is still a radical act. It has the power to build community, reduce stigma, and amplify the voices of people living with HIV.

One of the incoming ministers of Benjamin Netanyahu’s government indicated that doctors in Israel should be allowed to discriminate against LGBTQ+ patients over religious beliefs. It’s added to already growing fears about what the incoming government will do to LGBTQ+ rights.“The racist pronouncements of recent days against the LGBTQ community and other sectors of the public make me extremely worried and concerned,” Israeli President Isaac Herzog said, according to The Guardian.Netanyahu himself called remarks by Orit Strook “unacceptable.”While he has denied a rollback of LGBTQ+ rights in the country, critics say he’ll have little sway over the far-right members of his coalition government that brought the long-time politician back to power.“Since Netanyahu is very, very weak he has no option [of handling] these extremist forces, some of whom are lunatics,” Yossi Beilin, who previously served as a minister of justice for Israel, told The Guardian.

A Long Island district attorney announced Wednesday that she planned to investigate out Republican Representative-elect George Santos after he admitted to lying about his background. Additionally, a federal probe has reportedly been opened as well.Santos, who was elected in November to represent a large portion of Long Island, fabricated substantial elements of his professional history and also lied about attending college.

Fresh from the release of their debut book None Of The Above and touring with Jonathan Van Ness across Australia and New Zealand, Travis Alabanza’s newest theatre offering Sound Of The Underground spotlights London’s iconic underground queer club and nightlife culture. 

Cross-party MPs called on the government to finally ban ‘conversion therapy’ for all nearly five years after it first pledged to do so.

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Hunter Schafer will star in the upcoming Hunger Games prequel.

When Kira learned that her partner Elvira Shchemur had died in a missile strike on Ukraine, the loss hit her doubly hard.

A “rainbow wave” that lifted record numbers of LGBTQ+ candidates to victory in the US midterms is a promising sign of growing acceptance, but tough legislative fights still lie ahead in many Republican-controlled states, rights campaigners said.

Ky Schevers, who once was a poster child for the “detransition” movement, now says she regrets embracing that.Schevers, assigned female at birth, came to identify as a trangender man and took testosterone to transition. She eventually stopped the treatment and spoke out about detransitioning. But then she saw that anti-trans bigotry was rampant among those who championed detransitioning, she recently told ABC News.“I never liked people who call transitioning mutilation or call trans bodies mutilated.

Olly Alexander performed an emotional rendition of the hit Years & Years song Shine alongside an inclusive new choir.

Jeopardy! winner Amy Schneider has made LGBTQ+ history again with her Tournament of Champions win.

It was not the first time that Daníel Arnarsson, a well-known Icelandic LGBTQ+ rights campaigner, had faced homophobic insults on the streets of the capital, Reykjavik.

Sam Smith has shared more details about the creative process of making their hit single, Unholy, with Kim Petras.