Day: October 15, 2024

Oct 15
Over 50 Detained as Moscow Police Raid LGBTQ+ Venues

Moscow police conducted raids on two gay clubs in the Russian capital, detaining more than 50 individuals, according to reports from pro-Russian Telegram channels MSK1 and SHOT on Saturday. One of the raids targeted the Central Station club in downtown Moscow, allegedly as part of a campaign to “fight drug trafficking.” Videos from the scene […]

Oct 15
LGBTQ+ Catholics Urge Pope to Reconsider Church’s Stance on Gender-Affirming Care

Pope Francis faced renewed pressure on Saturday to reconsider the Catholic Church’s prohibition on gender-affirming care for transgender individuals during a private discussion with LGBTQ+ activists at the Vatican. The 80-minute meeting took place at the pope’s residence and involved a variety of participants, including a Catholic nun who works with LGBTQ communities, a transgender […]