Wednesday 29 April 2015

Reuters: Pope met French Vatican envoy nominee at center of gay speculation

http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/04/22/us-pope-france-idUSKBN0ND1I620150422
World | Wed Apr 22, 2015 8:59am EDT, PARIS, REUTERS/MAX ROSSI
Related: WORLD, FRANCE, PAPACY IN TRANSITION


Pope Francis looks down as he leads the weekly audience in Saint Peter's Square at the Vatican April 22, 2015.

(Reuters) - Pope Francis has held a private meeting with France's nominee as ambassador to the Holy See, the French government said on Wednesday in the latest twist in a months-long stand-off over the Vatican's failure to confirm his posting.

Paris nominated the government's head of protocol, Laurent Stefanini, for the post on Jan. 5 but has still not heard back from the Vatican - a delay that French and Italian media have said is due to his homosexuality.

Tuesday 28 April 2015

Pink News: Comment: Would you date an HIV-positive guy?

http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2015/04/18/comment-would-you-date-an-hiv-positive-guy/
18th April 2015, 2:52 PM by Matthew Hodson

Matthew Hodson writes on why avoiding dating HIV-positive people could be a bad strategy

75 reader comments

Matthew Hodson, the Chief Executive of GMFA, writes on the continued stigmatisation of HIV-positive people, and argues that avoiding sex or a relationship with someone HIV-positive is actually a bad strategy.

I’ve been living with diagnosed HIV for many years. In that time I’ve had my share of sexual and romantic rejections on the basis of my HIV status. While these don’t make up any of my happiest memories, I’ve tried to take it on the chin. I’ve always been a firm believer that individuals have a right to work out the sexual strategy that is right for them – and that included rejecting people on the basis of their HIV status. But, you know what – I’ve had a change of heart. It’s bullshit.

Monday 27 April 2015

Pink News: This amazing video for equal marriage in Ireland might bring a tear to your eye…

http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2015/04/18/this-amazing-video-for-equal-marriage-in-ireland-might-bring-a-tear-to-your-eye/
18th April 2015, 11:42 AM by Joseph Patrick McCormick, [15 reader comments]

A new video advocating for LGBT Irish people to “bring your family with you” to vote for same-sex marriage next month is pretty emotional.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkwYEhjjZhs


The Republic of Ireland is set to vote on May 22 on a proposal to introduce civil same-sex marriage.


Sunday 26 April 2015

MGRM: Information Meeting - Gender Identity, Gender Expression and Sex Characteristics Act

15.4.2015 by the Malta Gay Rights Movement

The MGRM is organising an information meeting aimed at explaining the gender recognition procedures. The meeting will be held on Monday 27th April at 18:00 at the NGO Hub, 181, Melita Street, Valletta. Should you require further information please do not hestiate to contact us on mgrm@maltagayrights.org or 99255559.


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Independent: Curia: Fr Montebello ‘to continue to follow Church practices and discipline’ on gay people

http://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2015-04-14/local-news/Curia-Fr-Montebello-to-continue-to-follow-Church-practices-and-discipline-6736133782
Tuesday, 14 April 2015, 13:40



Fr Mark Montebello has agreed to stop going against Church teachings, which say that priests should not officiate during ceremonies involving gay people.

This was the outcome of a meeting of one hour between Archbishop Mgr Charles Scicluna and the Dominican Friar, following a story in The Malta Independent which included photos of Fr Montebello blessing the rings of a gay couple during an engagement ceremony.

Saturday 25 April 2015

Independent: After TMI story: Archbishop calls urgent meeting with Fr Mark Montebello

http://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2015-04-13/local-news/After-TMI-story-Archbishop-calls-urgent-meeting-with-Fr-Mark-Montebello-6736133701
Monday, 13 April 2015, 13:48 By Rachel Attard



In what can be described as the first hitch in his term as Archbishop, Mgr Charles Scicluna has called an urgent meeting with Fr Mark Montebello after a story carried by The Malta Independent which exposed the priest blessing the rings in an engagement ceremony between two gay men.

This morning, The Malta Independent published a photo showing Fr Montebello blessing the rings in an engagement ceremony which took place last Friday.Pictures of the ceremony were published on Facebook showing Fr Montebello blessing their rings.

YouTube: Mr Gay World - Malta 2015: Wayne Grech

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEMgacfxeRA&feature=youtu.be

Independent: Controversial priest blesses rings at gay couple’s engagement ceremony

http://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2015-04-13/local-news/Controversial-priest-blesses-rings-at-gay-couple-s-engagement-ceremony-6736133686
Monday, 13 April 2015, 10:27 by Rachel Attard



Controversial priest Fr Mark Montebello last Friday officiated the ceremony in which two gay men got engaged, The Malta Independent has learnt.

Pictures of the ceremony were published on Facebook showing Fr Montebello blessing their rings.

The officiating of civil unions, including engagement ceremonies, by priests goes against the guidelines of the Church and could be interpreted as being yet another incident in which Fr Montebello openly causes embarrassment to the Church. He has been reprimanded for his outspokenness by the Church in the past.

Thursday 9 April 2015

MADC: The Pride

9.4.2015

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Wednesday 8 April 2015

Times: Gay’s the new hunter

http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20150407/opinion/gays-the-new-hunter.562896
Tuesday, April 7, 2015, 00:01 by Ivan Fenech



Parliament approved the Transgender Bill a year after the Civil Unions Bill. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

It was April 1, so there was slight hope it was a joke. Alas, it was not. Our Parliament, in its last sitting at the Palace before it rose for a month-long Easter recess, approved the so-called Gender Identity Bill.

It was a unanimous vote, although two-thirds of the Opposition were not there. Maybe they were ashamed, and rightfully so. They should be.

Healthline: You've Got This [HIV]

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You've Got This' supports the HIV/AIDS community. View the videos from others who are HIV+. Hear encouraging words from those people like you, know that you are not alone and that you've got this'.

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