News and Views Articles by Associated Press Search Language Topics Reset all filters What US adults think about Pope Leo XIV, according to a new AP-NORC poll Link Associated Press / June 18, 2025 Vatican Christian homeless shelter challenges Washington state law prohibiting anti-LGBTQ+ hiring practices Link Associated Press, Outreach Staff / July 19, 2024 Defrocked in 2004 for same-sex relationship, a faithful Methodist is reinstated as pastor Link Associated Press, Outreach Staff / May 22, 2024 Passage of harsh anti-LGBTQ+ law in Iraq draws diplomatic backlash Link Associated Press, Outreach Staff / April 29, 2024 Catholic priest resigns from Michigan church following protests over his criticism of a gay author Link Associated Press, Outreach Staff / April 20, 2024 Transgender Catholics say new Vatican document shows no understanding of their lives Link Associated Press, Outreach Staff / April 9, 2024 Jesuits in US bolster outreach initiative aimed at encouraging LGBTQ+ Catholics Link Associated Press, Outreach Staff / February 6, 2024 For this group of trans women, the pope and his message of inclusivity are a welcome change Link Associated Press, Outreach Staff / November 19, 2023 US priest who runs outreach for LGBTQ+ Catholics tapped by pope to join major Vatican gathering Link Associated Press, Outreach Staff / July 8, 2023 Indiana governor signs bills targeting LGBTQ students Link Associated Press, Outreach Staff / May 5, 2023