Feminist group hurls water, insults at archbishop

Apr 24, 2013 - 04:13 pm .- Four semi-nude feminist protestors attacked Archbishop Andre-Joseph Leonard of Malinas-Brussels during a recent conference on freedom of expression.

Gender language blocks bishops from supporting domestic violence bill

Mar 7, 2013 - 05:49 pm .- Leading U.S. bishops explained that despite a commitment to fight domestic violence, they could not endorse a prominent federal bill due to its inclusion of troubling gender and sexuality language.

Possible lift of Boy Scouts' gay ban draws disappointment

Feb 1, 2013 - 12:28 am .- News that the Boy Scouts of America may soon approve of openly gay members and leaders has sparked a wave of concern and criticism throughout the country.

Socialist politician says Spanish bishop should be 'muzzled'

Jan 7, 2013 - 12:09 pm .- A socialist government official in Andalusia, Spain, called for a local Catholic bishop to be “muzzled” for arguing that men and women are both different and complementary.

Judge blocks Calif. 'gay therapy' law over free speech concerns

Dec 5, 2012 - 04:02 am .- A federal judge has temporarily blocked a California law that bars therapy to change the behaviors or orientations of those with same-sex attractions under 18, ruling that a lawsuit against it will likely succeed on free speech grounds.

Calif. gay therapy ban imposes 'state orthodoxy,' foes charge

Nov 6, 2012 - 04:02 am .- A legal group is seeking a federal injunction against a California ban on “reparative therapy” for minors with homosexual attractions or behaviors, saying the law restricts the rights of families to find treatment for their children and threatens religious freedom.

Denver bishop says Catholic grants can't undermine Church teaching

Jun 15, 2012 - 12:47 am .- Countering critics who include former Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter, Bishop James D. Conley of Denver has defended the end of Catholic grants to the Compañeros immigrant resource center, saying that the Church cannot oppose “same-sex marriage” while funding those who advocate it.

Study finds children of same-sex partners face difficulties as adults

Jun 13, 2012 - 03:59 am .- Children brought up by partners in same-sex relationships are encountering more difficulties in adulthood than their conventionally-raised counterparts, according to new findings published June 10.

Marylanders expected to vote on 'gay marriage'

Jun 5, 2012 - 01:25 pm .- Marriage supporters in Maryland have announced they gathered well over 100,000 signatures in a marriage petition drive, most likely securing a referendum on the state’s new “gay marriage” law.

Calif. gay therapy restriction bill called intrusive, unscientific

Jun 3, 2012 - 05:30 pm .- California's senate has approved a bill restricting the therapeutic treatment of homosexuality in minors. Critics say the measure fails to respect scientific standards, as well as personal and family rights.

Cardinal Schonborn: A faithful Catholic minority can re-convert Europe

May 26, 2012 - 06:03 am .- Cardinal Christoph Schönborn of Vienna believes the small but growing number of faithful Catholic families in Europe can win the continent back to the Christian faith.