Gay Marriage
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Can a Catholic attend a same-sex wedding?
Being invited to the wedding is often a cause for joy, but for many Catholics, being invited to a same-sex... Read more
Biden to award Presidential Citizens Medal to abortion and gay marriage activists
The medal is awarded to Americans who “have performed exemplary deeds of service for their country or their fellow citizens,”... Read more
3 states remove definition of marriage from state constitutions
The removal of the long-standing language on marriage is largely symbolic since the U.S. Supreme Court already legalized same-sex marriage... Read more
Ballot measures could remove definition of marriage from three state constitutions
The proposed removal of the long-standing language on marriage is largely seen as symbolic, since the U.S. Supreme Court already... Read more
Survey: Slight decrease in gay marriage support, uptick in religious freedom support in U.S.
The American Values Atlas survey of more than 22,000 Americans found that support for homosexual marriage declined slightly in 2023... Read more
Catholic chapel where two men celebrated ‘marriage’ now subject to deconsecration
The private Catholic chapel where two Spanish men celebrated their civil “marriage” last weekend is subject to “canonical effects” and... Read more
Chris Christie ties his shift on gay marriage to Vatican ruling on same-sex blessings
Christie, who identifies as Catholic, told New Hampshire voters: “I don’t have any objection to it any longer. In the... Read more
New York bill would bar Chick-fil-A from major highway over Sunday closures
A proposed bill in New York state would require Chick-fil-A to leave a major highway system unless it opened on... Read more
Church in India celebrates two recent Supreme Court verdicts
The cases, involving abortion rights and gay marriage, came down within the same 24-hour period. Read more
Dominican nun speaks in favor of homosexuals being able to marry in the Church
“I would be in favor of gays getting married in the Church because God always blesses love,” Dominican Sister Lucía... Read more
Church of England won’t recognize gay marriage but will allow certain ceremonies
Proposals now under consideration would uphold traditional Christian teaching that marriage is between one man and one woman. Read more
Vote to enshrine same-sex marriage delayed until after midterms
The bill, titled the Respect for Marriage Act, follows the House version that was passed earlier in July. Read more
Australian Anglicans split over same-sex marriage
An attempt by the Sydney archdiocese to affirm that marriage is only between a man and a woman was narrowly... Read more
U.S. House passes same-sex marriage bill
The House of Representatives voted in favor of a bill on Tuesday that would federally recognize same-sex marriage, and provide... Read more
How Latvia’s Christian churches use JPII’s natural law teaching to defend life and family
The archbishop of Riga, Latvia, spoke about the critical need for ecumenical cooperation. Read more
Bishop asks Catholic middle school to take down gay pride, Black Lives Matter flags
Bishop Robert McManus of Worcester, Massachusetts, has expressed concerns that flags flying outside a Jesuit-run middle school in support of... Read more
Chile legalizes same-sex marriage
Chile’s National Congress passed Dec. 7 a bill legalizing same-sex marriage that in June received the backing of President Sebastián... Read more
Swiss bishops: Same-sex marriage proposal 'fraught with difficulties'
The Catholic bishops of Switzerland are voicing opposition to a legal measure that would legalize same-sex marriage in the country,... Read more
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
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
