Greece the first Orthodox Christian country to legalise same-sex marriage

Greece the first Orthodox Christian country to legalise same-sex marriage

Despite the opposition of the Church,same-sex couples will now be able to marry in a civil ceremony and adopt children.

  • byNicholas Paphitis

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Pope Francis approves blessings for same-sex couples under certain conditions

Pope Francis approves blessings for same-sex couples under certain conditions

Roman Catholic priests can administer blessings to same-sex couples as long as they are not part of regular Church rituals or liturgies,the Vatican said.

  • byPhilip Pullella
The rise of the ‘micro wedding’:How couples are changing the rules

The rise of the ‘micro wedding’:How couples are changing the rules

Bouquets and garter tosses? In the bin. The “giving away” of the bride? Considered medieval at this point.

  • byAmy Parfett
‘Historic’ decision allows same-sex couple to legally marry in Nepal

‘Historic’ decision allows same-sex couple to legally marry in Nepal

The country became the first in South Asia to legalise same-sex marriage,and only the second in the whole of Asia,after Taiwan.

  • byBinaj Gurubacharya
A so-called queer paradise,Thailand close to marriage equality

A so-called queer paradise,Thailand close to marriage equality

It would become the first country in south-east Asia to legalise same-sex marriage and only the third place in Asia to do so,following Taiwan and Nepal.

  • byChris Barrett
Neale Whitaker’s 20-year relationship with his partner:‘We were trailblazers’

Neale Whitaker’s 20-year relationship with his partner:‘We were trailblazers’

The former judge on The Block said holding a civil ceremony in 2008 was a “bold step to cement our union publicly”.

  • byJane Rocca
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Internet dating is not for me. It turns me into a shallow,soulless cow

Internet dating is not for me. It turns me into a shallow,soulless cow

It was when I started rejecting men shorter than me,I decided that was enough. I was disgusted with myself.

  • byWendy Squires
What’s the difference between the Voice and same-sex marriage? A frightened nation

What’s the difference between the Voice and same-sex marriage? A frightened nation

Most Australians know someone who is gay,but few of us know an Indigenous Australian – so the scare tactics are working.

  • byPeter Hartcher
Schools force Anglican backdown on statement opposing same-sex marriage
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Schools force Anglican backdown on statement opposing same-sex marriage

A revised policy by the Sydney diocese says its school principals must be “of Christian faith and character” and be “actively involved” in a Bible-based church.

  • byLucy Carroll
Latvia’s first openly gay president tells youth to ‘break glass ceiling’

Latvia’s first openly gay president tells youth to ‘break glass ceiling’

The nation of about 1.9 million people ranks among the worst places in Europe to be an LGBTQ citizen in terms of legal rights,according to an index by an advocacy group.

  • byRob Harris
Being young and LGBTIQ can be tough. But take it from us,it gets better
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Being young and LGBTIQ can be tough. But take it from us,it gets better

A good life lived in the shadows was once the best an LGBTIQ Australian could aspire to. Not any more,as these famous faces will tell you,beautifully.