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The much-anticipated final report from the historic doctrinal gathering at the Vatican sidestepped the issue of women clergy and LGBTQ+ inclusion in the final report.The Synodality, a gathering of representatives of the Catholic Church that has been meeting regularly since 2021 at the behest of Pope Francis, is historically notable for including women among the 400 invited bishops. left behind. Although the synod ultimately failed to reach agreement on the issue of women in the clergy, nor on marriage equality or acceptance of same-sex sexual relationships or sexual orientation, I couldn’t even close the door. These controversial issues were referred…

Understanding where we came from and where we’ve been is an important part of telling the human story. For LGBTQ+ people, these stories are often forgotten over time due to prejudice, fear, and shame.“Our America: Pride in History 4” celebrates remarkable stories of perseverance as communities begin the path to greater acceptance.This episode explores one of Chicago’s oldest LGBTQ+ bars, a memorial to those who have died from AIDS nationally and internationally, a group finding new life that patrols neighborhoods in the area, and a site that made fashion magazine covers and national headlines. Explore supermodels.Uptown’s Baton is one of…

John Shearer/Getty ImagesNicole Kidman sent a shoutout to her husband Keith Urban, who spent his birthday giving back to those in need.On Saturday, Nicole and Keith attended the Concert for the Carolinas at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, to raise money for Hurricane Helen relief efforts.The benefit concert was headlined by Luke Combs and Eric Church, and also featured performances by Keith, Bailey Zimmerman, Scotty McCreary, James Taylor, and Sheryl Crow.The event raised $24.5 million, according to the Charlotte Observer.Nicole also made a surprise appearance on stage that night to celebrate her husband’s 57th birthday.But before that,…

Publication date: October 28, 2024Photo from Rhett Noonan via Unsplash Gen Z rejects Hollywood sex scenes — this is what they really want By Movieguide® Contributor Although Hollywood continues to pump out explicit movies and shows, Gen Zers aren’t looking for much sex on screen. A new study conducted by the Center for Scholars and Storytellers at the University of California, Los Angeles, surveyed nearly 1,500 people between the ages of 10 and 24, and found that young people overwhelmingly want to see sex in movies and TV shows. It turns out I didn’t think so. “63.5% of adolescents said…

The NYC LGBT Historic Sites Project will host a discussion via Zoom tomorrow, October 29th at 6:30pm ET on “High Level Madness”: For LGBTQ Inclusion in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. We will be hosting a fight for The Fifth Avenue St. Patrick’s Day Parade is the most important expression of Irish culture and celebration in New York City. But for 25 years since 1991, the fight for LGBTQ inclusion has been met with, in the words of Father Mikal Judge, “a high degree of insanity.” On Tuesday night, Irish gay activist and filmmaker Brendan Fay spoke about the importance…

Princess Anne and her mother, the late Queen Elizabeth II, had a strong bond, and the princess royal has found a charming way to keep her beloved mother close after her death.The 75-year-old paid tribute to the late king last week by attending the British Standards Institute’s International Electrotechnical Commission annual general meeting in Edinburgh wearing items from her mother’s wardrobe.For the annual event, Princess Anne wore Queen Elizabeth’s purple suede jacket, which features a timeless checked design. She paired it with a navy checkered skirt and underneath it a high neck blouse with a silky print.To ward off the…

On Saturday, November 9, 2024, GLC Live at 20 Monroe (formerly 20 Monroe Live) will be energized by “Exhibition A,” an ambitious and creative fashion show and dance party featuring Grand Rapids shops, designers, and musicians . Exhibit A is the brainchild of AB, an award-winning DJ, designer, musician, and event producer. Over the past decade, AB has worked with just about everyone in the event space, including GRAM, ArtPrize, The Pyramid Scheme, DGRI, and JW Marriott. He also serves as the official game DJ for the Grand Rapids Griffins. In Grand Rapids, it looks like we’re six degrees apart…

Is “Prophy” a good way to increase your daily protein intake? Source: Maria/UnsplashThere’s a reason why many people start their day by drinking hot coffee first thing in the morning. Not only does the increase in caffeine help wake you up, but some people find comfort in the routine of preparing drinks and sweetening them with additives until they get the right taste.But could adding something more than cream and sugar make your coffee more than just a morning pick-me-up? Article continues below adFans of “prophy”, also known as protein coffee, say this about their morning cup of joe. So…

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