St. Paul, Minn., May 14, 2013 / 16:04 pm
The state of Minnesota has redefined marriage to include same-sex couples despite concerns over social wellbeing and religious liberty raised by Catholics and other faith leaders.
A statement from the Minnesota Catholic Conference said that the bill's passage, "though expected, is no less disappointing."
"The full social and legal effects of marriage redefinition will begin to manifest themselves in the years ahead," the conference cautioned.
"The Church, for its part, will continue to work to rebuild a healthy culture of marriage and family life, as well as defend the rights of Minnesotans to live out their faith in everyday life and speak the truth in love."