Ugandan Gay Couple Celebrate 10 Years: Faith and Love
In a country where their love could cost them their freedom, Edward and Steve have spent a decade building something beautiful — in secret. From a chance meeting in a university dorm room to...
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Pope Francis’ Message to LGBTQ+ in Africa: “I Am Close to You”
The sudden death of Pope Francis came as a shock to the world, just a day after he appeared publicly during Easter celebrations at St. Peter’s Square. News of his passing spread swiftly, prompting...
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La Semaine sainte: le témoignage de deux jeunes LGBT à Goma
Alors que les catholiques du monde entier se préparent à célébrer la résurrection du Christ, dans l’Est de la République Démocratique du Congo, d’autres vivent un chemin de croix bien réel. La guerre, l’exclusion...
Vivre le Carême en tant que personne homosexuelle catholique
Écrit par Robert, un jeune gay catholique de l’Afrique de l’Ouest Le Carême est pour moi un temps de réflexion, de prière et de renouveau intérieur. C’est un moment où j’essaie de me rapprocher...
The Legacy of Imam Muhsin Hendricks: The First Openly Gay Imam
Saturday morning, the LGBTQ+ community and the Progressive muslim community tragically lost one of its pioneers, Imam Muhsin Hendricks, who was murdered in South Africa while attending a wedding. His death is a devastating...
Le Dialogue entre Religion et Homosexualité: Espoir et Tension
Le 13 janvier 1998, Alfredo Ormando, un jeune homme Italien profondément blessé par la discrimination, s’est donné la mort sur la place Saint-Pierre devant le Vatican pour dénoncer la profonde homophobie de l’Église catholique....
Belief Systems and Their Impact on LGBTQ+ Communities in Africa
Last year, after an 8-hour flight to Nairobi, I turned to greet the man seated next to me and wished him a safe journey for his connecting flight. He smiled and responded, “Inshallah, brother,...
Welcoming the New Year with Hope, Gratitude, and Vision
As we welcome and step into the fresh aurora of the new year, we embrace it with hope, beautiful wishes, and a golden outlook for the future. At the same time, we carry forward...
L’amour des Personnes LGBTQ: La Gratitude dans le Désespoir
La chanson Amour secret d’ Hélène Rollès reflète parfaitement la réalité de l’amour des personnes LGBTQ dans plusieurs pays africains, où cet amour, non seulement secret mais aussi dangereux, expose ceux qui le vivent...
Redécouvrir l’Amour de Dieu: les Chrétiens LGBTQ+ Africains
Dans un contexte où la Bible et le christianisme sont souvent utilisés comme armes de discrimination et de haine envers les personnes LGBTQ+, un groupe de chrétiens LGBTQ+ africains aspire à redécouvrir la présence...
Uganda Gospel Singer stands for LGBTQ+ Inclusion in Church
Names have been changed to protect the identities of participants In a country known for having the toughest and harshest anti-LGBTQ+ laws, stories like that of Shawn and Brian might seem improbable. However, their...
Toward true Love: More Than Just a Partner
Here is the first piece of “True Love” which is a series of short articles, reflections, and testimonies exploring the multifaceted nature of love. These pieces aim to answer common questions from queer individuals...
Bishop Christopher Senyonjo: An Ally and Advocate for LGBT+ Inclusion in Uganda
The Cruelty of Uganda’s Recent Anti-LGBT+ Law Overshadows Inspiring Stories Like Bishop Christopher Senyonjo’s Uganda’s recent enactment of harsh anti-LGBT+ laws has cast a dark shadow over the country, making the inspiring stories of...