Juan Carlos Cruz met with pontiff at the Vatican
Trans teen challenged Va. school district's bathroom policy
Mariela Castro's organization held marches, events across country
Global Equality Fund is U.S. public-private partnership
IDAHOT events took place across the country
Anwar Ibrahim convicted of sodomizing party aide
Republican delegate came out as bisexual during final debate
Thousands took part in Havana LGBTI march on Saturday
Trans actress among thousands who participated in event
Jerusalem Open House executive director spoke at JCC