Baltimore, Md., Nov 15, 2013 / 00:07 am
The U.S. bishops' chairman on defense of marriage issues encouraged continued efforts to strengthen the institution of marriage, which is rooted in biology and is crucial for the health of society.
"(S)trengthening a marriage culture serves the common good of our country," said Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone of San Francisco, who heads the U.S. bishops' Subcommittee for the Promotion and Defense of Marriage.
In a recent update to his fellow bishops on the U.S. Church's efforts in defense of marriage, he emphasized the need to educate the faithful and general public on the reason behind Catholic teaching on marriage.
"We are no doubt at a critical point in this country when it comes to the promotion and defense of marriage in the law," he warned.