Blinken Praises Pope Francis's Work on LGBTQ Rights

Blinken praises pope's LGBTQ advocacy, talks Lebanon ceasefire at Vatican
The outgoing secretary of state met the pope privately early Nov. 27 and "commended the Pope's commitment to advancing the basic rights and dignity of LGBTQI persons," said a statement by Matthew Miller, the State Department spokesperson. Blinken was in Italy for a meeting of G7 foreign ministers.
U.S. Secretary Blinken meets Pope Francis: Vatican talks address Middle East and Ukraine
The State Department said discussions between Blinken and the pope focused on ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine amid a broader European diplomatic tour.
Antony Blinken Applauds Pope Francis on LGBTQI Stance
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken praised Pope Francis for supporting LGBTQI rights during a Vatican meeting. While Francis has been supportive, he recently faced criticism for alleged homophobic language.
After Vatican Visit, Blinken Praises Pope Francis's Work on LGBTQ Rights
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday praised Pope Francis for his work on LGBTQI issues after meeting the leader of the 1.4-billion-member Roman Catholic Church and other senior officials at the Vatican.
U.S. Secretary of State Blinken meets with Pope Francis
The U.S. Secretary of State met with Pope Francis on Wednesday morning to talk about the Mideast and Ukraine among other geopolitical issues.
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