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Pope Francis confirms ‘gay lobby’ and corruption in Vatican during private meeting (IrishCentral)

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 01:21:50 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

Pope Francis reportedly made comments during a private meeting with Latin American Catholic clerics where he acknowledged there is a “gay lobby” in the Vatican and that there is a “stream of corruption” present.

Archbishop Dolan's prayerful PAC asked to act to prevent gays from achieving equality (IrishCentral)

Wed, 29 May 2013 06:04:01 PDT

Archbishop Timothy Dolan, in his role as head of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, has just issued a directive for all parishes to include the following anti-gay message into every Sunday bulletin The message opens: 'For the first time in our nation’s history, the Supreme Court is considering two cases about whether or not marriage should be redefined to include two persons of the same sex' 'These cases involve the federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and California’s Proposition 8, both of which define marriage as the union of one man and one womanThe Court is expected to rule on both cases by the end of June READ MORE

Violent attacks on gays in New York up 70 percent in 2013 (IrishCentral)

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:34:12 PDT

Mark Carson, the 32-year-old gay man shot and killed by a homophobe early Saturday morning in New York He was standing on street corner when I came into view Tipsy and moving in that weirdly delicate slow motion way that drunk people often do, he began yelling the moment I appearedIt was about seven on Saturday evening and I had been doing laundry a block away in my New York City neighborhood“Black man! Hey black man!” he shouted READ MORE

Gay porn priest is appointed to new parish in Clogherhead, County Louth (IrishCentral)

Sun, 19 May 2013 04:43:19 PDT

By: PATRICK COUNIHAN

A priest who flashed gay porn images onto a screen at a First Communion meeting has been appointed to a new parish in County Louth.

Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival to include gay and lesbian weekend for first time (IrishCentral)

Thu, 16 May 2013 04:22:16 PDT

By: KERRY O’SHEA

For the first time ever, Ireland’s oldest and world-famous Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival will include a weekend dedicated to matchmaking for gays and lesbians. Dubbed ‘The Outing,’ the weekend will feature matchmaking events, concerts and more all hosted by drag-queen Panti.

Will New York Senator Chuck Schumer ditch gay couples for an immigration deal? (IrishCentral)

Wed, 15 May 2013 05:33:49 PDT

New York Senator Charles Schumer (Credit: Derek Storm / Splash News)New York Senator Charles Schumer is busy this week pushing for what we hope will be a successful comprehensive immigration reform bill as one of the so-called gang of eight bipartisan senatorsAlong the way he’s sure to be casting a weather eye on the ways in which his actions now could eventually craft his political legacy, the great work he will be remembered for in decades to comeAs it stands he certainly has grounds for optimism Schumer will almost certainly deliver a successful bill because the fact is that the Republican Party, which watched with slack jawed disbelief as Latino voters choose Barack Obama over Mitt Romney by 71 to 21 percentage points in the last election, desperately need him to READ MORE

Gay athlete like me; Donal Og Cusack says Jason Collins is on the same journey (IrishCentral)

Sat, 04 May 2013 04:35:00 PDT

By: DONAL OG CUSACK

Donal Og Cusack became the first major athlete in Ireland to state he was gay. He was the goalkeeper for the Cork hurling team and has won three All Ireland medals.

Bigoted Ulster still says no - Stormont votes against gay marriage as NBA player Jason Collins comes out (IrishCentral)

Fri, 03 May 2013 05:18:44 PDT

Jason Collins, the NBA player who came out as gay on MondayUlster said no to gay marriage this week, and America’s first top-level athlete admitted he’s gayNeither development should surprise us, but it gives an interesting snapshot of two cultures heading in dramatically different directionsUnionism has always been deeply opposed to gays and their lifestyle READ MORE

NBA gay star Jason Collins credits Joe Kennedy III with helping him come out - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 04:20:08 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

Jason Collins, who made history this week by becoming the first pro sportsman to come out as gay, has credited Congressman Joe Kennedy III for helping him to make his historic decision.

Ulster says no to gay marriage in split vote along sectarian lines (IrishCentral)

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 04:04:58 PDT

By: JAMES O'SHEA

Gay marriage has been defeated in Northern Ireland following a block vote of major Unionist parties against it.

Columnist says opposing gay marriage not a bigoted position (IrishCentral)

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 05:49:31 PDT

By: IRISHCENTRAL STAFF WRITERS

Opposing gay marriage is not necessarily a bigoted position claims Breda O'Brien, a writer for the IrishTimes.

Westboro Baptist Church celebrates Boston Marathon explosion (IrishCentral)

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 05:03:03 PDT

There's no tragedy too painful for those self-styled Christians over at the Westboro Baptist Church Yesterday they publicly celebrated the Boston Marathon Explosion and announced their plans to protest the funerals of the innocent people killed, one of which will reportedly include an eight year old boyAs the majority of citizens expressed their distress and compassion for the grief stricken city Westboro sent them a message of hate The Obama administration is currently focused on apprehending the culprits responsible for the appalling attack but the Westboro group claim they really know who is behind the killings: God, in His fury over same sex marriage READ MORE

Irish Americans hailed in Power 50, most powerful gay people in US (IrishCentral)

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 04:23:57 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

Influential gay Irish Americans have once again be noted for their contribution to society in OUT Magazine’s 7th annual ‘Power List’.

Irish matchmakers now catering far more to more gay singles (IrishCentral)

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 04:31:17 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

Irish matchmakers are increasingly catering to gay men and women who need help finding life-long soulmates and are tired of the superficial encounters proffered on online dating sites.

Ronald Reagan would have supported gay marriage claims daughter Patti (IrishCentral)

Sat, 06 Apr 2013 07:01:50 PDT

By: AMANDA DRISCOLL

Ronald Reagan’s daughter, Patti Davis, has said that her father would have supported gay marriage and been “puzzled” by the opposition to same-sex marriage.

Father Gerald Murray says gays are oppressing and victimizing Catholics - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 05:33:32 PDT

Father Gerald MurrayI'm on a diet That means you're attacking my freedom and undermining my beliefs each time -you- eat a doughnut I'm serious, you're doing me harm OK not actual harm, try metaphysical harm READ MORE

Ronald Reagan’s son believes gay marriage will lead to ‘polygamy, bestiality and murder’ (IrishCentral)

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 04:38:04 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

Michael Reagan, son of the late former President Ronald Reagan, has spoken out in a recent op-ed for the Ironton Tribune that it is time for religious leaders and institutions to fight back in the gay-marriage debate.

Bill O’Reilly feud with Rush Limbaugh over gay marriage is alleged (IrishCentral)

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 04:17:36 PDT

By: JAMES O'SHEA

Despite O’Reilly’s denials, MSNBC host Lawrence O’Donnell says Fox host Bill O’Reilly despises Rush Limbaugh and the feeling is mutual.

Christine Quinn announces for New York Mayor, prepares to make history - First gay, female, mayor and first Irish mayor in decade (IrishCentral)

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 04:32:07 PDT

Christine Quinn officially announces mayoral campaign in New York CityAn openly gay redheaded Irish American woman has announced she is running for mayor of New York and she is very likely to winChristine Quinn is the overwhelming favorite but she is bucking several trendsFirstly, she is gay, secondly, she is a woman, and no openly declared gay person or a woman has ever held the job Thirdly she is Irish American and very proud of that and no Irish American mayor has been elected in decades READ MORE

RTE's Gay Byrne bakes a Christmas cake but drinks all the whiskey! - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Sun, 25 Nov 2012 04:31:28 PST

Gay BryneThis is Irish TV Personality & Legend, Mr Gay Byrne, giving a spoof Christmas Cake Recipe where he gets to tasting the whiskey (that's supposed to be for the cake) just a little too much!Gay, affectionately known as Gaybo, is one of the most famous Irish TV personalities and one of the founding fathers of modern Irish television journalism He hosted and produced the RTE Late Late Show, which has broadcast every Friday night since it's first show in 1962 until he retired in 1999!The Late Late Show is Ireland's most popular and prestigious television show and is also the longest running chat show in the worldGay sometimes tells a story about him making a Christmas Cake, where he follow a recipe and as he cooks it he makes regular tasting checks on the quality of the whiskey, with humorous results!I pasted Gay's face into a Santa Claus suit and used a little bit of PhotoShop to make this wee animation to go along with the story It's the best I could do in an hour but I had a laugh myself at the finished film clip!So sit back and listen to READ MORE