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A voice missing from the synod: faithful Catholics with same-sex attraction
When presenters addressed last year’s Synod of Bishops to discuss challenges facing the family, there was one group who voice... Read more
African, European bishops' meeting promotes an authentic 'joy of the family'
A group of bishops from across Africa and Europe met last weekend pledging to redouble their efforts in favor of... Read more
A crisis in the German church? Synod questionnaire would suggest so
The Synod of Bishops began receiving in April responses to a questionnaire that had been sent to dioceses the world... Read more
Catholic dissenters' convention keynoter: A pornographic sex columnist?
Dan Savage coordinates an annual pornography festival. He has made obscene tirades about Pope Benedict XVI, denigrated the practice of... Read more
Conscience rights for DC religious schools threatened by city vote
The Washington D.C. city council has stripped religious schools of legal protection against certain discrimination lawsuits, voting unanimously to repeal... Read more
Is a 'vocation of friendship' key to gay ministry in the Church?
Recovering an understanding of friendship as a vocation could be a way for the Church to help ease spiritual problems... Read more
Bishops: Executive order is flawed approach to discrimination
Leading U.S. bishops voiced strong criticism of an “unprecedented and extreme” new executive order, saying that it adds to discrimination... Read more
Courage conference to support Catholics with same-sex attractions
The Courage apostolate will hold a conference at Villanova University this July to continue advancing its spiritual support for men... Read more
Bishop laments lack of charity in high school controversy
Bishop Peter J. Jurgis has said he is “shocked” by reports of “a lack of charity and respect” at a... Read more
Duck Dynasty suspension over gay comments sparks criticism
The recent suspension of “Duck Dynasty” patriarch Phil Robertson over comments made on homosexual behavior has prompted a storm of... Read more
Courage conference to minister to those with same-sex attraction
The Courage apostolate's upcoming annual conference seeks to strengthen the faith, and the confidence in Christ of Catholics who have... Read more
Feminist group hurls water, insults at archbishop
Four semi-nude feminist protestors attacked Archbishop Andre-Joseph Leonard of Malinas-Brussels during a recent conference on freedom of expression. Read more
Gender language blocks bishops from supporting domestic violence bill
Leading U.S. bishops explained that despite a commitment to fight domestic violence, they could not endorse a prominent federal bill... Read more
Possible lift of Boy Scouts' gay ban draws disappointment
News that the Boy Scouts of America may soon approve of openly gay members and leaders has sparked a wave... Read more
Socialist politician says Spanish bishop should be 'muzzled'
A socialist government official in Andalusia, Spain, called for a local Catholic bishop to be “muzzled” for arguing that men... Read more
Judge blocks Calif. 'gay therapy' law over free speech concerns
A federal judge has temporarily blocked a California law that bars therapy to change the behaviors or orientations of those... Read more
Calif. gay therapy ban imposes 'state orthodoxy,' foes charge
A legal group is seeking a federal injunction against a California ban on “reparative therapy” for minors with homosexual attractions... Read more
Denver bishop says Catholic grants can't undermine Church teaching
Countering critics who include former Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter, Bishop James D. Conley of Denver has defended the end of... Read more
Study finds children of same-sex partners face difficulties as adults
Children brought up by partners in same-sex relationships are encountering more difficulties in adulthood than their conventionally-raised counterparts, according to... Read more
Marylanders expected to vote on 'gay marriage'
Marriage supporters in Maryland have announced they gathered well over 100,000 signatures in a marriage petition drive, most likely securing... Read more
