Pope Leo XIV Meets LGBTQ+ Advocate Father James Martin

The meeting is the first significant indicator of Pope Leo’s approach to LGBTQ+ issues since his election following the death of Pope Francis.
A Step Backward as Burkina Faso Votes to Make Homosexuality Illegal

Burkina Faso’s transitional parliament has passed legislation criminalising same-sex intimacy for the first time in the country’s history.
The Other Side of Mika Stefano: Gossip Blogger to Queer Business Leader

Mika Stefano opens up about his journey from celebrity blogger to queer business leader, fitness coach, and a PR and events company founder.
Tyla’s Choreographer Lee-ché Janecke – From e-tv to the VMAs

South Africa’s Lee-ché Janecke, Tyla’s choreographer, opens up about his VMA nomination, global fame, and bringing African dance to the world.
Building Bridges for Change: Reflections from the 3rd Southern Africa GBV Prevention Forum

Queer activist Thabsie Mabezane reflects on the 3rd Southern Africa GBV Prevention Forum, where lived experiences built bridges for change.
Justice Denied: Suspect in Athule Mahlathini’s Burning Murder Goes Free

Suspect in queer person Athule Mahlathini’s murder walks free, sparking outrage and renewed calls to prioritise hate crime cases.
South African Govt Issues Moratorium on Sex Worker Prosecutions

South Africa halts sex worker prosecutions pending a historic court case that could decriminalise sex work and protect rights.
Finally, Justice for Slain Lesbian Refilwe Malope – Yet Questions Remain

Activists have welcomed the sentencing of two men to life in prison for the brutal murder of lesbian woman Refilwe Malope in 2022.
SA Catholic Group Removes Anti-LGBTQ+ Rhetoric From Website

A Catholic group removes material from its website describing LGBTQ+ people as mad, sinful, a form of child abuse, and enemies of the family.
Former Aussie Rules Football Star Mitch Brown Comes Out as Bisexual

Former Australian Football League player Mitch Brown comes out as bisexual, speaking about the toll of a hypermasculine sporting culture.