African Bishops Reject Pope Francis’ Approval of Same-Sex Blessings
African bishops on Thursday rejected Pope Francis' new guidance on blessing same-sex unions, saying in a letter they affirmed communion with Francis but believed LGBT relationships were contrary to church teaching and the Bible. He said there was. Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo, President of the Symposium of the Episcopal Conferences on Africa and Madagascar (SECAM), signed […]
Oscar Pistorius released from South African prison on parole after killing girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp
Double amputee Olympic athlete Oscar Pistorius, who murdered his model girlfriend inside her home in 2013, was released on parole from a South African prison on Friday after serving half of his sentence. The disgraced Olympian was taken directly to his uncle's luxurious three-storey mansion, where he is expected to spend the remainder of his […]
Gay People Bring ‘Curse’ On Nations And Should Be Stoned In Stadiums, African President Says
Burundi President Evaristo Ndayishimiye called for violence against homosexuals at a press conference on Friday, claiming homosexuality is a “curse” in countries that tolerate it. “If you want to bring a curse on the country, accept homosexuality,” Ndayishimiye told reporters during a question-and-answer session. report. (Related: Someone Made a Palestinian Pride Flag and It's Literally […]