Civil union

Before becoming pope, Francis supported extending legal protections to gay couples in Argentina. Those comments are now putting the Vatican in a bind.
Though doctrine hasn't changed, queer U.S. Catholics say the pope's endorsement could be crucial in countries where same-sex relationships aren't recognized.
The ruling is being deemed a LGBTQ rights landmark in Hong Kong.
If a new bill passes, the country would become the first in formerly communist Europe to embrace marriage equality.