The Church of England has been accused of "institutional homophobia" over a decision to ban a gay clergyman from taking services after he married his partner.
Even though Republican presidential candidate and former neurosurgeon Ben Carson believes that marriage should only be between a man and a woman, that does not automatically mean that he is a homophobe.
The Dutch Reformed Church (DRC) in South Africa is drawing sharp criticisms from Christians and Roman Catholics for its recent decision to recognize gay marriages, and to allow the ordination of openly homosexual ministers without requiring them to be celibate.
Nicky Morgan, Education Secretary and Equalities Minister, has spoken out against the online abuse she received when she changed her mind about gay marriage.
Pope Francis on Sunday reaffirmed Catholic opposition to gay marriage as he opened a three-week gathering of bishops from around the world but said the Church had to show love and understanding towards all.
Many gay Catholic Americans felt shock and disappointment on Wednesday as they awoke to news that Pope Francis had secretly met with a Kentucky county clerk who has refused to issue marriage license to same-sex couples.
A Kentucky county clerk was jailed on Thursday for refusing to issue marriage licenses to gay couples, and a full day of court hearings failed to put an end to her two-month-old legal fight over a US Supreme Court ruling upholding same-sex marriage.