LGBTQ+ News LGBTQ+ Catholics express concern over remarks made by new Pope Leo XIV After years of more sympathetic comments from Pope Francis, LGBTQ+ Catholics have expressed concern over remarks made by new Pope Leo XIV, who condemned what he called the “homosexual lifestyle” and “the redefinition of marriage” as “at odds with the Gospel”. In 2012, Pope Leo that criticised Wester By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Lord Etherton, who led a review into the impact of a historical ban on LGBTQ+ serving personnel, has died aged 73 Craig Jones MBE, founder of LGBTQ+ veterans charity Fighting With Pride has led tributes after Lord Etherton, Britain’s first openly gay senior judge who led a review into the impact of a historical ban on LGBTQ+ serving personnel, passed away at the age of 73. “Lord Etherton won the trust, respect By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News National Secular Society calls for crackdown on ‘charities’ which promote homophobia and support ‘conversion therapy’ The National Secular Society (NSS), which believes “religion is no excuse for homophobia”, has called for a crackdown on ‘charities’ which promote homophobia, after a ‘Christian organisation’, which supports ‘conversion therapy’, was refused charitable status. The International Foundation for Therap By Graham Robson • 3 min read
LGBTQ+ News Gay gender-critic booted from Adopt a Station scheme for criticising Pride Train and expressing anti-trans views A gay man, who expressed gender-critical views and criticised West Midlands Railway‘s (WMR) Pride Train, which launched to coincide with Birmingham Pride 2024, has been banned from the train company’s Adopt a Station scheme, which encourages community groups and individuals to volunteer at their loc By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News “Jailed and tortured” Afghan LGBTs appeal for help Peter Tatchell Foundation has circulated a press release saying the Taliban have “captured, jailed and likely tortured” two Afghan LGBTs, lesbian Maryam Ravish and trans woman Maeve Pieescu. According to the human rights organisation, they were arrested on 20 March 2025, as they tried to flee the co By Graham Robson • 3 min read
LGBTQ+ News Phuti Lekoloane, South Africa’s first openly gay male footballer, shares insight on the urgent need to keep queer-inclusive sport alive in Africa Phuti Lekoloane, South Africa’s first openly gay male footballer and a driving force behind the African Pride Games, has shared insights on the urgent need to keep queer-inclusive sport alive in Africa, saying he is “fighting because I know how heavy it is to feel invisible.” “Most people see the l By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Trump plans to cut suicide prevention and crisis services for LGBTQ+ youth President Donald Trump has plans to cut suicide prevention and crisis services for LGBTQ+ youth, according to a leaked budget proposal from the White House. The 988 Suicide Prevention and Crisis Lifeline, funded through the Department of Health and Human Services, could end as soon as 1 October if a By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Ipswich to welcome first Party in the Park – a vibrant celebration of LGBTQ+ culture Ipswich is to welcome its very first Party in the Park – a vibrant celebration of LGBTQ+ culture – on 12 July. “We want to create a safe space for absolutely all identities,” said committee-member Phil Harper, who is a trans rights researcher and senior lecturer in health and social care at Birmingh By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Multiple events celebrating Pride in Southwark have been awarded a share of £32,000 from Southwark Council Multiple events celebrating Pride in Southwark, London have been awarded a share of £32,000 from Southwark Council. More than 30 organisations applied for the Southwark Pride funding pot, which supports events that celebrate LGBTQ+ identity, culture, histories and rights. Cllr Stephanie Cryan, Cabin By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News German Cardinal Gerhard Müller calls on Roman Catholic Church to elect a pope who will resist the “gay lobby” German Cardinal Gerhard Müller has called on the Roman Catholic Church to elect a pope who will resist the “gay lobby” – as the Church prepares to elect a new Pope following Pope Francis’ death. Speaking to Italian newspaper La Stampa, the 77-year-old said the next pontiff must be “determined to cou By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News LGBTQ+ community protests deportation of gay Venezuelan makeup artist to maximum security prison in El Salvador The LGBTQ+ community, including activists and city leaders, gathered in West Hollywood on Wednesday, 30 April to protest the deportation of a gay Venezuelan makeup artist to a maximum security prison in El Salvador. According to supporters of Andry Hernandez Romero, 31, he had no criminal history an By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Sweden would be “totally up for inviting 40,000 Hungarian gays,” trade minister announces Swedish trade minister Benjamin Dousa has said Sweden would be up for “inviting in 40,000 Hungarian gays” to boost the country’s image in the wake of the Hungarian Parliament banning many public events, including Budapest Pride. During a panel discussion held as part of the publication of the Swedis By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News London to come together for Act of Remembrance to remember those who lost their lives and were affected by the Admiral Duncan bombing Today, Soho’s iconic LGBTQ+ venue the Admiral Duncan is to hold an Act of Remembrance to remember those who lost their lives and were affected by a bombing which tore through the heart of London’s LGBTQ+ community on 30 April 1999. It was a warm April evening and revellers had gathered at the Soho h By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Former MP Peter Gibson becomes CEO of LGBTQ+ veterans charity, Fighting With Pride Fighting With Pride, the LGBTQ+ veterans charity, which supports LGBTQ+ military veterans who were dismissed from the armed forces because of their sexuality and / or gender identity, has announced the appointment of former MP Peter Gibson as its Chief Executive Officer. Peter joins the charity foll By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News “Christian charity” reported to Charity Commission after comparing gay marriage to “acting like demons” The National Secular Society (NSS) has reported a newly registered “Christian charity” to the Charity Commission after it compared gay marriage to ‘acting like demons’. Manchester based C&S Akobi Olorun Restoration Ministry UK registered under the charitable purpose ‘the advancement of religion’ in By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Pride FM, the UK’s newest national radio station, has announced its first ambassadors Pride FM, the UK’s newest national radio station, has announced its first ambassadors: Caroline Paige and Bradley Riches. Pride FM, which launched earlier this year, is dedicated to serving LGBTQ+ communities across the UK. It’s a national 24/7 radio station, available online, through a dedicated ap By Graham Robson • 3 min read
LGBTQ+ News Gays? They’re a “superior group of people”, says Jennifer Coolidge Legally Blonde and White Lotus icon Jennifer Coolidge has said gays are “a superior group of people” when she spoke with a reporter at the Tryst Puerto Vallarta: Opening Night Party in Mexico on Sunday, 27 April. During the conversation, a reporter asked, “How is the gay fan base different than any By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News RuPaul’s Drag Race star Jiggly Caliente has died aged 44 Trans RuPaul’s Drag Race star Jiggly Caliente, who took part in the fourth season of the original US version of Drag Race, has died aged 44, her family have announced. Philippines-born Caliente died “surrounded by her loving family and close friends” at 4.42am on Sunday, her family wrote in an Insta By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Kennedy Centre cancels week’s worth of LGBTQ+ events for World Pride The Kennedy Centre in Washington DC has cancelled a week’s worth of World Pride events celebrating LGBTQ+ communities, amid President Donald Trump‘s purge of the centre’s leadership and being installed as the centre’s new chairman. Multiple artists and producers involved in the centre’s Tapestry of By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Row erupts after Scottish parish church votes to ban gays from applying for minister vacancy A row has erupted within the Church of Scotland after gay candidates were banned from applying for a minister vacancy. Kinross-shire Parish Church, which is formed of Kinross, Orwell and Fossoway churches, will shortly be advertising for the position, however the majority of ‘elders’ voted against a By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Drag Race icon Jiggly Caliente has leg amputated after serious health issue and infection RuPaul’s Drag Race legend Jiggly Caliente – who came out as trans in 2016 – has had her leg amputated after a “severe infection”, leading to an outpouring of love from Drag Race alumni. In a social media post, the family of the 44-year-old Filipino-American drag star – whose real name is Bianca Cast By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Openly gay British singer-songwriter Calum Scott reveals he almost took his own life after struggling with body dysmorphia and his sexuality Openly gay British singer-songwriter Calum Scott, who rose to fame on Britain’s Got Talent, has revealed he almost took his own life after struggling with body dysmorphia and his sexuality. In a recent episode of the We Need To Talk podcast, Calum, 36, said he lost school friends after coming out to By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Lesbian Visibility Week launches with theme ‘Celebrating Rainbow Families’ This year’s Lesbian Visibility Week (#LVW25), which runs till Sunday, April 27, has the theme ‘Celebrating Rainbow Families’, a “global campaign celebrating all the beauty our community brings to family life”. Throughout #LVW25, there will be a range of events – online and in person – which will aim By Graham Robson • 1 min read
The Vivienne LGBTQ+ News Family of The Vivienne says drag icon kept ketamine addiction a secret to “protect them” Chanel Williams, the sister of James Lee Williams, also known as drag icon The Vivienne, says her family only learned of the drag performer’s battle with ketamine addiction, which tragically took their life in January, after watching RuPaul’s Drag Race UK. In an interview with BBC Newsnight, Chanel By Graham Robson • 2 min read
