Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Vatican Shuts Down Art Opening Featuring Gay Couples Kissing In Cathedrals

A gallery in Rome has removed photographs of same-sex couples kissing in churches after the Vatican threatened legal action.


A photography series by Gonzalo Orquín was to be displayed at an opening at Rome's Galleria L’Opera last Wednesday.


A photography series by Gonzalo Orquín was to be displayed at an opening at Rome's Galleria L’Opera last Wednesday.


The series features couples, both gay and straight, kissing in various churches in Rome.


The series features couples, both gay and straight, kissing in various churches in Rome.


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But if you went to see his "Trialogo" exhibition, this is what you would find:


But if you went to see his "Trialogo" exhibition, this is what you would find:


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The photos were covered after Orquín received a letter from the Vatican threatening legal action over the series.


The photos were covered after Orquín received a letter from the Vatican threatening legal action over the series.


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