Polish LGBTQ activists see hope in pope's support for gay civil unions

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Polish LGBTQ activists and opposition politicians said they were hopeful that there would be a new opening to discuss gay rights in Poland after Pope Francis said same-sex couples should be protected by civil union laws. - NBCOUT

A supporter wears a protective face mask and holds a rainbow flag during the 4th Edition of the Equality Parade in Katowice, Poland on Sept. 5, 2020.Reuters

“This argument that even the pope is for civil partnerships is very needed and we will definitely use it in our fight for civil unions and same-sex marriage,” said activist Bartosz Staszewski. “We see these words as a breakthrough of sorts,” said Katarzyna Remin, 62, an activist with the Campaign Against Homophobia organization.

 

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