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'What is being proposed is not marriage' – Pope calls for defense of family
In an audience with members of an international Marian movement, Pope Francis warned that the sacrament of marriage has been... Read more
Christian ministers told to perform gay 'weddings' or face jail time
Two Christian ministers in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, could face legal punishment or be forced to sell their nearly 100-year-old wedding... Read more
Priests in favor of 'gay marriage' spark controversy in Chile
The secular press in Chile is defending three priests who have come out in support of ‘gay marriage’ and is... Read more
Here's why Church teaching on 'gay marriage' did not change today
The Catholic blogosphere exploded Monday after the Extraordinary Synod of Bishops released a document summarizing last week’s discussion. Read more
'Decisive' role of marriage in focus as Court declines cases
The Supreme Court’s decision not to review defense of marriage appeals by five states has been met with disappointment, along... Read more
Bishop, canonist: Gay unions among sins barring Communion
The denial of Holy Communion to a same-sex couple who obtained a marriage license is in line with broader Church... Read more
La. bishop applauds marriage ruling, commits to LGBT ministry
Following a judge's Wednesday ruling upholding a Louisiana amendment defining marriage as between a man and a woman, New Orleans'... Read more
Supreme Court halts marriage redefinition in Virginia
The U.S. Supreme Court put a hold on same-sex “marriage” licenses in Virginia on Wednesday after a federal appeals court... Read more
Human rights court: Europe cannot be forced to redefine marriage
The European Court of Human Rights ruled that the refusal to recognize same-sex “marriages” does not violate the European Convention... Read more
Boulder defies Colo. law with 'gay marriage' licenses
A federal court’s ruling against Utah’s marriage amendment has triggered a controversy in Colorado, where the Boulder County Clerk’s office... Read more
Presbyterian denomination's 'gay marriage' votes draw criticism
The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s general assembly has voted to allow its ministers to perform “gay marriage” and to redefine marriage... Read more
Teaching on marriage a matter of Gospel witness, archbishop says
Thanking his brother bishops for their work in supporting marriage around the United States, Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone stressed the... Read more
Gay multi-millionaire activist funds Catholics United
The Catholics United Education Fund, a Democrat-leaning advocacy group which began criticizing Catholic opposition to same-sex “marriage” in 2012, received... Read more
Lawyer: Colo. baker forced to choose between faith, work
A commission’s ruling that Colorado baker Jack Phillips must bake same-sex “wedding” cakes forces him to choose between violating his... Read more
Federal judges order 'gay marriage' in Pennsylvania, Oregon
Following judicial decisions ordering Pennsylvania and Oregon to recognize “gay marriage,” critics said that such decisions damage society and ignore... Read more
Judge strikes down Texas' marriage definition amid criticism
The state of Texas is appealing a ruling from a federal judge that could impose “gay marriage” in the state,... Read more
Kan. religious freedom bill dies after being labeled 'segregation'
A Kansas bill to protect the conscience rights of those who morally object to “gay marriage” stalled in the legislature... Read more
Court urged to not impose marriage redefinition in Italy
The legal group Alliance Defending Freedom is asking the European Court of Human Rights not to impose a redefinition of... Read more
Scottish Church 'disappointed' in legalization of gay marriage
In a statement released on behalf of the Catholic Church in Scotland, officials lamented parliament’s decision to allow same-sex “marriages,”... Read more
Fidelity urged amid Seattle school's 'gay marriage' controversy
Controversy over a Seattle-area Catholic school’s treatment of employees who contract same-sex “marriages” is being described as a chance for... Read more
