Italian Catholic Scouts Allow LGBT Leaders to Hold Leadership Positions for the First Time

Sat, 30 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000

The Italian Association of Catholic Guides and Scouts (AGESCI) will allow LGBT people to hold leadership and educational positions in the organization for the first time. The association announced this decision in a document published on May 28, 2026. Previously, LGBT people could participate in AGESCI activities but were barred from leadership roles.

Swiss Catholic Bishops Call for a Ban on Conversion Therapy

Thu, 28 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000

The Swiss Bishops’ Conference (SBK) has advocated for a legal ban on conversion therapy for LGBT people in Switzerland. The organization published a statement on the portal Katholisch.de amid parliamentary debates on banning practices aimed at changing sexual orientation or gender identity.

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Italian Catholic Scouts Allow LGBT Leaders to Hold Leadership Positions for the First Time

Swiss Catholic Bishops Call for a Ban on Conversion Therapy