Same-Sex Marriage
28 Nov
The leadership of United Methodist Church (UMC) in Nigeria has disowned same-sex marriage. In a statement yesterday in preparation for election of a new bishop for Nigeria Episcopal Area, Dean of the church, Rev. Eli Yakku
19 Nov
The National President of the Association of Papal Knights and Medalists in Nigeria, Rt. Hon. Commander Steve Adehi, has urged the federal
29 Jul
The Church of Nigeria has condemned the recent approval of the “Living in Love and Faith Liturgy” by the General Synod of the Church of England. The decision, taken on July 8, 2024, in York, authorises blessings for same-sex couples and allows clergy to enter into same-sex marriages, a move seen by the Church of…
26 Jul 2024
The Primate, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Dr Henry Ndukuba, has said the votes of the members of the General Synod of the Church of England in York on Monday, July 8, 2024
25 Jul 2024
The Primate, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Most Rev. Dr. Henry Ndukuba, has opposed the approval of same-sex marriage by the Church of England. The cleric said that the votes of the members of the General Synod of the Church of England in York on Monday, July 8 2024, approving the Living in Love and…
2 Jun 2024
The Archbishop of the Metropolitan See of Lagos, the Most Rev. Alfred Adewale Martins, has urged the Catholic faithful to live good and holy lives and abhor the predominant social vices in the country.
16 May 2024
United Methodist Church (UMC) in Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to regional autonomy amid swirling controversies on a shift in same-sex marriage.
27 Mar 2024
Thailand's parliament passed a same-sex marriage bill on Wednesday, paving the way for the kingdom to become the first Southeast Asian nation to recognise LGBTQ marriage equality. The bill sailed through on 399 to 10 votes in the lower house, although it must still be approved by the Senate before it is endorsed by the…
15 Feb 2024
Greece's parliament was set to legalise same-sex marriage and adoption on Thursday, a landmark reform promoted by the conservative government over the opposition of the country's powerful Orthodox Church.
26 Jan 2024
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has warned against activities related to "unnatural offences" and same-sex marriage within the country, declaring them illegal and vowing to arrest perpetrators. This announcement comes amidst a recent trend on social media where some individuals who identify as LGBTQ+ are raising concerns about potential discrimination and being stereotyped in the…
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