Civil Unions
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Vatican Secretariat of State provides context of Pope Francis civil union remark
The Vatican’s Secretary of State has asked papal representatives to share with bishops some clarifications regarding comments on civil unions... Read more
After Pope Francis' civil union remarks, archbishop recalls Argentina's civil unions debate
After remarks in a newly-released documentary from Pope Francis on civil unions, the archbishop emeritus of La Plata, Argentina, has... Read more
'Francesco' director receives film award in Vatican Gardens
The director of a new documentary about Pope Francis received an Italian film award in a ceremony in the Vatican... Read more
Questions emerge regarding Pope Francis' statement on same-sex civil unions
Fr. Antonio Spadaro, SJ, director of the Jesuit magazine La Civiltà Cattolica, said on Wednesday evening that an expression of... Read more
What did Pope Francis say about civil unions? A CNA Explainer
After comments from Pope Francis on civil unions, CNA looks at your questions. Read more
Italian priest performs same-sex civil union ceremony
A priest has resigned as a parish pastor after he performed a same-sex civil union ceremony in the town hall... Read more
Hundreds of thousands attend ‘Family Day’ as Italy debates same-sex unions
Hundreds of thousands are estimated to have gathered for ‘Family Day’ at the historic site in the capital city a... Read more
Chilean administration open to approval of adoption by homosexual couples
Shortly after the legalization of same-sex civil unions in Chile, the nation's secretary of justice said in an interview last... Read more
Vatican spokesman: media manipulated Pope's family comments
The Vatican's spokesman says some coverage of Pope Francis’ comment about a child of a same-sex couple is “forced” and... Read more
Theologian: Same-sex civil unions discriminate against married couples
After a Vatican official stated that the Church could support same-sex civil unions, a Swiss theologian is saying that if... Read more
Claims that Pope supported gay civil unions disputed
The director of the Catholic News Agency of Argentina (AICA) has told CNA that claims of Pope Francis supporting gay civil... Read more
Denver archbishop laments passage of civil unions bill
Archbishop Samuel Aquila of Denver called the Colorado legislature's passage of a civil unions bill a “regrettable move” harming families,... Read more
Catholics speak out against Colo. civil unions bill
Those who testified against a Colorado civil unions bill last week included a Catholic man with same-sex attraction and a... Read more
Rally against civil unions bill warns of 'great persecution'
Around 200 opponents of a Colorado civil unions bill rallied at the state capitol Jan. 25, warning that the legislation... Read more
Colo. civil unions bill could endanger Catholic child services
A new version of a proposed Colorado civil unions bill has dropped provisions that protect agencies from being forced to... Read more
Ill. Catholic Charities seek new path without foster care, adoption
The Catholic Charities agencies of Illinois are trying to meet society’s needs “in a different way” in their first year... Read more
Mexican bishops call for end to presidential election feud
The Bishops of Mexico have urged the country’s political parties to accept a court decision upholding the results of the... Read more
Colo. civil unions not dead until session’s end, opponents warn
Though a Colorado House committee voted to kill a civil unions bill Monday night, the measure’s opponents have called for... Read more
Civil unions bill aims to change perception of marriage, Denver bishop says
Bishop James D. Conley of Denver says that the civil unions bill being debated in Colorado is an attempt by... Read more
Colo. Catholic Conference rallies opposition to civil unions special session
The Colorado Catholic Conference and the Catholic bishops of Colorado are urging voters to oppose Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper’s call... Read more
