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• Pope slammed by gays in Barcelona, but cheered by faithful (AFP)
• Pope defends family as Spanish gays hold 'kiss-in' (AP)
• Gay US bishop to retire amid death threats (AFP)
• First openly gay Episcopal bishop to retire in 2013 (Reuters)

Pope slammed by gays in Barcelona, but cheered by faithful (AFP) Posted: 07 Nov 2010 10:58 AM PST AFP - Gays staged a mass "kiss-in" and feminists took to the streets as the pope's visit to Spain's most progressive city sparked outrage from some groups on Sunday, although tens of thousands of faithful turned out to cheer him.

Pope defends family as Spanish gays hold 'kiss-in' (AP) Posted: 07 Nov 2010 10:29 AM PST AP - Pope Benedict XVI strongly defended traditional families and the rights of the unborn Sunday, directly attacking Spanish laws that allow gay marriage, fast-track divorce and easier access to abortions as he dedicated Barcelona's iconic basilica, the Sagrada Familia.

Gay US bishop to retire amid death threats (AFP) Posted: 06 Nov 2010 06:54 PM PDT AFP - The first openly gay US Episcopal bishop, whose consecration rocked the worldwide Anglican fellowship, has said he will retire early because death threats and controversy had placed "constant strain" on his family.

First openly gay Episcopal bishop to retire in 2013 (Reuters) Posted: 06 Nov 2010 06:49 PM PDT Reuters - Gene Robinson, whose consecration as the U.S. Episcopal Church's first openly gay bishop opened a deep rift in the worldwide Anglican Communion, said Saturday he planned to retire in 2013.

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