Francis’ Migrants * Gay Whoppers * Loud Buddhists? : Wednesday’s Roundup
I wrote yesterday’s roundup and let me tell you, that was one sad roundup. I did what I could, but man, Tuesday’s news was grim. Let’s see if we can find a little more light in the world today. And if not, at least a little truth. Pope Francis to …

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Comics’ Archie dies heroically after being gunned down
It was one of the most unexpected announcements of the year. In April, Archie Comics released the news that its lead character, Archie Andrews, would die in an upcoming issue of “Life With Archie.” The story won’t affect the overall Archie storylines, as “Life With Archie” takes place in an alternate timeline. Still, the visual […]

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Gay vicar outed live on British TV
Meet Reverend Sally Hitchiner, a British priest and one of the most modern voices in religion working today. This week, she was asked to appear on current affairs programme Channel 5 News this week to discuss the Church of England finally allowing women to …

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Anti-gay states face rights protest
A protest against homophobia in Commonwealth countries will be held at Downing Street today to highlight the problem ahead of the forthcoming Games in Glasgow. Human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell is calling on Prime Minister David Cameron to speak out …

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Archie taking the bullet is a metaphor for acceptance; his death meant to be inspirational: …
Archie’s death not meant to be a sob story, says Archie Comics publisher and co-chief executive officer Jon Goldwater.

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Banned anal exams still being used in Lebanon to test if men are gay
Those suspected of engaging in homosexual acts by the Lebanese police are continuing to be subjected to humiliating anal examinations according to a new report. The examination involves placing an egg shaped metal object inside the anus and caused uproar …

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