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Bishop advises cautious optimism for a Catholic future in Boy Scouts

Jul 30, 2015

By Kevin J. Jones

A leading bishop in Catholic scouting says Catholics should continue to be involved in the Boy Scouts and work to... Read more

Disney World.

Disney ends Boy Scout donations due to gay leader ban

Mar 7, 2014

Less than a year after the Boy Scouts lifted its ban on openly homosexual members, the Walt Disney Company has... Read more

Boy Scouts of America salute the flag during the 2010 National Scout Jamboree on Fort AP Hill, Va. DoD photo by Cherie Cullen.

Human dignity, Church teaching emphasized amid Boy Scout decision

May 26, 2013

By Adelaide Mena

Responding to the Boy Scouts’ decision to allow openly gay members, U.S. Catholic Scouting groups called for loving respect towards... Read more

Boys Scouts of America lifts ban on openly gay members

May 23, 2013

The Boy Scouts of America has voted in favor of a resolution that lifts the ban on openly gay members... Read more

Boy Scouts of America salute the flag during the 2010 National Scout Jamboree on Fort AP Hill, Va. DoD photo by Cherie Cullen.

Resolution to lift Boy Scouts' gay ban proposed

Apr 19, 2013

The Boy Scouts of America have introduced a resolution to reverse a ban on openly gay members, while leaving a... Read more

Cardinal William Keeler, Archbishop Emeritus of Baltimore.

Baltimore cardinal awarded Boy Scouts' highest honor

Apr 17, 2013

By Kevin J. Jones

In recognition of his service to youth, the Boy Scouts of America have given retired Cardinal William Keeler of Baltimore... Read more

Boy Scouts of America salute the flag during the 2010 National Scout Jamboree on Fort AP Hill, Va. DoD photo by Cherie Cullen.

Boy Scouts delay vote on end of gay membership ban

Feb 7, 2013

The Boy Scouts of America have announced that they will delay voting on the decision to reverse a ban on... Read more

Boy Scouts salute the american flag.

Possible lift of Boy Scouts' gay ban draws disappointment

Feb 1, 2013

News that the Boy Scouts of America may soon approve of openly gay members and leaders has sparked a wave... Read more

Boy Scouts of America 2010 National Scout Jamboree on Fort AP Hill, Va. DoD photo by Cherie Cullen.

Boy Scouts lauded for continuing ban on openly gay members

Jul 23, 2012

The Boy Scouts of America has drawn praise for upholding a policy of prohibiting openly homosexual leaders and members, in... Read more