Questions and Answers about
LGBTQ
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Under what specific conditions did Pope Francis say priests could bless LGBTQ couples?
Answer: The Vatican announced that Roman Catholic priests can administer blessings to same-sex couples, a decision reflecting Pope Francis’ inclusive vision for the Church.
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What does the unicorn insignia mean in the Ukrainian army’s uniform?
Answer: Members of Ukraine’s LGBTQ community who sign up for the war have taken to sewing the unicorn insignia into their uniforms, just below the national flag. The practice began in 2014 when Russia annexed the Crimean Peninsula from Ukraine. As a reaction to the notion that “there are no gay people in the army,”…
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in FilmsWhy would “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” be banned in Saudi Arabia?
Answer: The Hollywood Reporter reported on Apr. 22, 2022, “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” had been banned in Saudi Arabia, where homosexuality is illegal. According to other reports, Saudi Arabia had asked Disney to cut “LGBTQ references” from the movie, but it had not been banned. The movie features America Chavez, a character…
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Who is the first openly LGBTQ actor to win an Oscar?
Answer: Ariana DeBose is the first openly LGBTQ actor to win an Oscar._x000D_
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What’s Florida’s Don’t Say Gay bill?
Answer: On March 8, 2022, Florida lawmakers passed a Republican-backed bill that would very much limit classroom discussion of sexual orientation and gender identity. Under the law, parents would be allowed to sue school districts they believe violate it. High school students across Florida have staged walkouts to protest the bill. Russia and Hungary passed…
