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Bishop Paprocki explains Catholic teaching: Repentance is for everyone
A prominent media priest who criticized Bishop Thomas Paprocki’s restatement of norms regarding church funerals “gets a lot wrong,” the... Read more
Gay marriage lawsuit against Catholic school not expected to succeed
A lawsuit against a Catholic high school claims that it was illegal discrimination to fire a teacher for contracting a... Read more
Can you teach the truth and not be a hater? This ministry for gay Catholics says yes.
In a country where gay marriage has gained widespread acceptance – both culturally and legally – in the past several... Read more
Mexican president's party hit with 'protest vote' over gay marriage
Just a few weeks after Mexican president Enrique Peña Nieto announced measures to legalize gay marriage and homosexual adoption throughout... Read more
Anglican leaders smack Episcopal Church over gay marriage
A meeting of national leaders of the Anglican Communion on Thursday issued a statement reprimanding the Episcopal Church, its American... Read more
Cardinal Wuerl explains why Church workers must be consistent with the Gospel
Church workers have to lead people toward Catholic teaching in their public lives, not away from it, the Archbishop of... Read more
Will we be allowed to disagree about marriage in the future?
The future of a diverse and pluralistic public square is at stake in the debate over marriage and sexuality, said... Read more
Pope Francis reportedly met with Kim Davis, offered support
Embattled county clerk Kim Davis met with Pope Francis in Washington, D.C. last Thursday, her lawyer has told multiple media... Read more
Colorado court gives no relief to baker who declined to serve gay wedding
A Colorado baker has lamented the Colorado Court of Appeals’ ruling handed down Thursday that he illegally discriminated when he... Read more
Not a taxing matter? IRS downplays gay marriage religious freedom threats
Following the Supreme Court decision declaring same-sex civil marriage to be a fundamental right, the Internal Revenue Service said it... Read more
Why the effort to make gay marriage sacramental won't work
Dissenting Catholic groups have called for gay marriage to be recognized as a sacrament, but Catholic theology has a clear... Read more
African leaders counter Obama's 'ideological colonization' in Kenya
U.S. president Barack Obama has come under fire from African politicians and Church leaders after advocating for gay rights in... Read more
What happens when clerks object to providing gay marriage licenses?
After the Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage, some county clerks have voiced religious objections to issuing marriage licenses to same-sex... Read more
Australia's bishops reaffirm marriage – and get reported to government
In a recent pastoral letter on marriage, Australia’s Catholic bishops reaffirmed Catholic teaching. And one of the bishops has countered... Read more
CatholicVote says controversial video sparked outpouring of thanks
After last week's Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage, one Catholic group released a short video on tolerance – a... Read more
Marriage has had its day at Court, but religious freedom could soon follow
Friday’s Supreme Court ruling against the traditional understanding of marriage may pose huge obstacles to the free exercise of religion... Read more
US bishops encourage Catholics to maintain witness to the truth of marriage
Catholics are called to witness to the truth of marriage despite the Supreme Court of the United States recognizing a... Read more
Breaking: Supreme Court redefines marriage throughout US (Updated)
In a wide-reaching decision, the U.S. Supreme Court has declared that same-sex “marriage” is a constitutional right and that states... Read more
Ahead of Supreme Court marriage decision, states act to protect religious freedom
As the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to deliver a ruling that could lead to sweeping changes in the definition of... Read more
A 'reality check' for Ireland's Church – gay marriage vote both challenge and invitation
The Christian message can't be shaken by a national vote, but Ireland’s decision to legalize same-sex marriage is forcing Catholic... Read more
