Washington D.C., Jul 13, 2004 / 22:00 pm
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops joined other religious leaders yesterday in voicing their support for the Federal Marriage Amendment.
The amendment, which would preserve the definition of marriage as the union of one man and one woman, is currently being debated in the Senate. Senators are expected to vote on the bill by the end of the week.
The press conference was conducted by Senator Sam Brownback; leaders from about six religious groups attended.
USCCB general secretary Msgr. William Fay represented the U.S. bishops at the press conference, stating "safeguarding the nature of marriage has always been one of the Catholic Church's constant concerns.