LGBTQ rights in Vatican City | |
|---|---|
 Location of Vatican City (green) | |
| Status | Legal since 1890, as part of Italy |
| Gender identity | No |
| Military | No army |
| Discrimination protections | None |
| Family rights | |
| Recognition of relationships | No legal recognition |
| Adoption | No |
The legal code regarding lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) rights in Vatican City is based on the Italian Zanardelli Code of 1889, since the founding of the sovereign state of the Vatican City in 1929.
Although Pope Francis, the incumbent Sovereign of Vatican City, has expressed support for same-sex civil unions outside of the Catholic Church, he remains firm that the Sacrament of Marriage is between a man and a woman as instituted by God.[1][2]
- ^ "Same-sex civil unions 'good and helpful to many', says Pope Francis". euronews. 16 September 2021. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
- ^ "Francis becomes 1st pope to endorse same-sex civil unions". AP NEWS. Retrieved 2 January 2023.