Pope Francis: ‘Gay people should not be marginalised’

Pope Francis comments on homosexualityPope Francis responded to questions about a “gay lobby” in the Vatican by saying “gay people should not be marginalised” and that he was in no position to judge any gay people seeking God.

His comments are being examined to see if they might signal any shift in the Vatican’s stand on homosexuality

His comments are being examined to see if they might signal any shift in the Vatican’s stand on homosexuality.  More … http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-23489702

Honorary Awards for Baroness Amos and Baroness Grey-Thompson

Baroness-Amos-and-Baroness-Grey-ThompsonThe University of Greenwich is awarding honorary degrees today (Tuesday 30 July) to Baroness Amos, the first black woman to become a Cabinet minister, and to champion Paralympic athlete Baroness ‘Tanni’ Grey-Thompson.

They are both being honoured in graduation ceremonies taking place at Rochester Cathedral.  More … http://www2.gre.ac.uk/about/news/articles/2013/a2680-honorary-awards-for-baroness-amos-and-baroness-grey-thompson