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Brandon Ambrosino

Brandon Ambrosino

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Brandon Ambrosino

    Marriage Equality
    One word that explains the Vatican split over LGBT rightsOne word that explains the Vatican split over LGBT rights
    Marriage Equality

    Should the Catholic Church ‘welcome’ or ‘provide for’ its gay members?

    By Brandon Ambrosino
    Almanac
    Map: The book that best represents each stateMap: The book that best represents each state
    Almanac

    Some places are hard to imagine apart from the stories that are told about them.

    By Brandon Ambrosino
    Religion
    Catholic University decides to let an LGBT Awareness Month event happen after allCatholic University decides to let an LGBT Awareness Month event happen after all
    Religion

    “Following a discussion and review of the program’s educational intent, the Director of Campus Activities approved the rescheduling of the event,” says university spokesperson.

    By Brandon Ambrosino
    Religion
    Houston mayor scales back controversial subpoena of local pastors’ sermonsHouston mayor scales back controversial subpoena of local pastors’ sermons
    Religion

    “There’s no question the wording was overly broad,” says Annise Parker.

    By Brandon Ambrosino
    TV
    This guy calls himself the Lord High Executioner of the Amazon One-Star ReviewThis guy calls himself the Lord High Executioner of the Amazon One-Star Review
    TV

    Chris Roberts has written over 500 Amazon books reviews, many of them in verse.

    By Brandon Ambrosino
    Marriage Equality
    Why Catholic bishops are meeting in Rome to discuss same-sex marriageWhy Catholic bishops are meeting in Rome to discuss same-sex marriage
    Marriage Equality

    The Church said that gay people “have gifts and qualities to offer the Christian community.” What does that actually mean?

    By Brandon Ambrosino
    Almanac
    Watch scientists investigate the physics of trick ropingWatch scientists investigate the physics of trick roping
    Almanac

    Here’s a brief look at the science behind lassoing.

    By Brandon Ambrosino
    Movies
    More than 1,000 Star Wars Fans contributed to the new Star Wars Uncut mash-upMore than 1,000 Star Wars Fans contributed to the new Star Wars Uncut mash-up
    Movies

    The Emmy Award-winning Star Wars Uncut is back with a follow-up to its 2010 fan-made movie.

    By Brandon Ambrosino
    Here’s what Christian rock star Jennifer Knapp has learned since coming out 4 years ago
    Features

    “We’ve gotta be able to create safe places for LGBT people of faith to come out.”

    By Brandon Ambrosino
    Movies
    Watch the trailer for one of Robin Williams’s last filmsWatch the trailer for one of Robin Williams’s last films
    Movies

    A Merry Friggin’ Christmas hits theaters November 7.

    By Brandon Ambrosino