Vatican's tone on LGBTQ, intersex issues softened under papacy
Seminary candidates cannot be denied because of sexual orientation, must remain celibate
McElroy praised as ‘brilliant theologian and astute political analyst’
Pope reaches out, Oct. 7 aftermath, Trump rattles activists
Brian Burch criticized Francis's decision to allow priests to bless same-sex couples
Event not ‘sponsored or organized by’ the Vatican
Ebenezer Peegan among Secretary of State’s Human Rights Defender Award recipients
Country's Supreme Court considering challenge of anti-LGBTQ law
Meeting took place at pontiff’s Vatican residence on Oct. 12
Pontiff met with Clare Byarugaba from Uganda and Ebenezer Peegah from Ghana
