Homosexuality remains punishable by death in country
Advocacy group commissioned study in 2014
Letter sent to Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson
Secretary of State made no mention of global LGBT rights
Series of meetings planned in cities around the country
Agency criticized for treatment of undocumented immigrants in detention
Four states and D.C. ban controversial practice
Italian journalist Andrea Tornielli interviewed pontiff
Jure Poglajen, partner helped migrants on Greek island of Lesbos
Jeffrey Higgins, supporters gathered outside parish on Sunday