Morning Sweep

Gay Catholics protested the Pope’s upcoming arrival this past weekend, and will continue demonstrations throughout the week.

Clinton and Obama spoke about their faith at this past weekend’s Compassion Forum held at Messiah College in Grantham, PA. Neither candidate addressed the school’s anti-gay policies.

Despite his efforts to cultivate an “independent” image, the AP reports that John McCain’s record on issues including gay rights is staunchly conservative.

California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger says he will fight against an amendment to ban gay marriage if it makes it onto the November ballot in his state.

Apparently, being victimized in your home country just because you’re gay doesn’t make you eligible for asylum in Canada or Australia.