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The Archdiocese of Kisumu has formed a group called “St. Monica Widows” for women who have lost their husbands “because the other option is they are inherited” by a male relative of the deceased husband, Archbishop Maurice Muhatia Makumba said.

St. Monica Widows: a Catholic apostolate to reduce polygamy in Kenya

Jul 7, 2024

By Walter Sánchez Silva

Archbishop Maurice Muhatia Makumba of Kisumu in Kenya discussed the project with EWTN News correspondent Colm Flynn on “EWTN News... Read more

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Massachusetts city recognizes polyamorous 'civil partnerships'

Jul 2, 2020

By Christine Rousselle

The city of Somerville, Massachusetts, has broadened its definition of domestic partnership to give polyamorous relationships the same rights as... Read more

Despite the hype, non-monogamy is far from common, researcher says

Nov 6, 2019

On October 24, CBS published a 20-minute documentary following the lives of several different groups of people in polyamorous relationships,... Read more

APA launches task force to reduce stigma of 'ethical' polyamorous relationships

Jul 11, 2019

People who practice consensual polygamy are the focus of a special task force recently launched by the American Psychological Association,... Read more

Study finds more Americans are approving of polygamy

Aug 4, 2017

A new poll shows that seventeen percent of people in the U.S. now find polygamy to be morally permissible, citing... Read more

The Supreme Court probably won't approve polygamy. Here's why.

Sep 21, 2016

By Kevin J. Jones

A polygamous family featured on a reality TV show has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to strike down a law... Read more

Bishop in Swaziland seeks prayer, reflection after country's deadly truck accident

Sep 1, 2015

The bishop of the small, southern African kingdom of Swaziland has called for prayer and reflection in response to a... Read more