Irish State Minister Jack Chambers has come out as gay
Former education minister, 34, succeeds Élisabeth Borne
Steven Kabuye attacked outside home on Jan. 3
Pope Francis pronouncement has sparked criticism among clergy
Évariste Ndayishimiye made comments on Dec. 30
Steven Kabuye attacked near his home on Wednesday
Statute is 'a very important message from the government'
Advocacy groups criticized sentence in Sheila Lumumba case
Decision caps off years-long effort
Wars in Ukraine, Israel continue; India rules against marriage equality