Gay Marriage
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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
DOJ backs Archdiocese of Indianapolis over firing of teacher for gay marriage
The Justice Department said on Friday that the Archdiocese of Indianapolis is protected by the First Amendment in its request that... Read more
UK parliament votes to legalize same-sex marriage, abortion in N Ireland
The British parliament voted Tuesday to legalize same-sex marriage and abortion in Northern Ireland – a vote that will take... Read more
UK Supreme Court rules in favor of Christian bakery
The Supreme Court of the United Kingdom has reached a unanimous verdict in favor of the right of a Christian-owned... Read more
Costa Rican bishops deplore ruling legalizing gay marriage
The Costa Rican Bishops' Conference lamented a ruling by the Constitutional Chamber of the nation's Supreme Court which mandated legal... Read more
Australian unions seek limits on religious groups' hiring freedom
A group of trade unions in Australia last month passed a motion saying that they will lobby to restrict the... Read more
Catholic counseling group in Ireland offers services to same-sex couples
To maintain state funding, a Catholic marriage counseling group in the Republic of Ireland, Accord, will reportedly begin to counsel... Read more
Supreme Court returns case of florist who declined gay wedding to lower court
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday vacated a Washington state ruling against local florist Barronelle Stutzman, who in 2013 declined... Read more
Australia's former prime minister: Redefining marriage has big consequences
If the people of Australia vote to redefine marriage in the country, the consequences will be dire, warned former Prime... Read more
Georgetown students' commission votes not to sanction pro-marriage group
Georgetown University's Student Activities Commission voted Friday to maintain university funding for Love Saxa, a pro-marriage student group that had... Read more
In limited ruling, court sides with Wis. photographer who declines same-sex weddings
A Christian photographer who declines clients because she does not believe in same-sex marriage cannot be sued under certain anti-discrimination... Read more
