At the end of a long day at work, the Synod doesn't need to see that.

Pope Francis gets checked, Rome’s mayor takes Francis’ almost-word to heart, and Annise Parker gets a dose of persecution complex, as your AggreGAYtor adjourns hir synod.

The Good

The mayor of Rome jumped ahead of the nation and married some folks.

Georgia has its first potential trans homecoming queen.

GLSEN had an awards ceremony, with celebrities.

The Bad

Pope Francis may not be able to bring the Church along on his progressive path (see below).

The Fugly

Remember that good news from the Vatican on unconventional family arrangements? Forget it.

Finland has Tom of Finland stamps, and Russia is not having it.

Fox News is outraged at Houston Mayor Annise Parker’s efforts to keep Jefferson’s “wall of separation” in place.

It Came from the Tubes

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This article appears in October 17 • 2014.

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