Gay Marriage
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Illinois bishop to pray publicly in reparation for gay marriage law
Bishop Thomas Paprocki of Springfield, Illinois has scheduled prayers of supplication and exorcism as reparation for the state's adoption of... Read more
Defending marriage is critical for society, Bishop Conley warns
Warning that a “fierce debate on the future of marriage” is coming to Nebraska, Bishop James Conley of Lincoln emphasized... Read more
Vatican rejects claims of Pope 'polling' Catholics on marriage
The director of the Holy See press office has clarified that Pope Francis has not presented a questionnaire to Catholics... Read more
New Jersey to appeal ruling on 'gay marriage' recognition
Political leaders in New Jersey have vowed to appeal a judge’s ruling that “gay marriage” must be recognized in the... Read more
Court: Christian photographers cannot refuse gay ceremonies
The New Mexico Supreme Court has ruled that a small Christian-owned photography business does not have the right to decline... Read more
Proposition 8 still applies in California, backers say
Proposition 8 backers have filed a legal brief saying that the ballot measure defining marriage as a union of a... Read more
Penn. attorney general refuses to defend state marriage law
The attorney general of Pennsylvania has said she will not defend a state law defining marriage as a union of... Read more
Panelists predict widespread impact of marriage rulings
Although the Supreme Court’s recent rulings on marriage were narrowly constructed, legal experts said, they will likely have far-reaching consequences... Read more
Ignoring human nature harms marriage, says cardinal
After the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the federal Defense of Marriage Act, an Italian cardinal said that recognizing gay... Read more
US bishops: court ruling cannot change essence of marriage
In the wake of the Supreme Court’s rulings on DOMA and Proposition 8, the bishops of the U.S. are calling... Read more
Marriage ruling raises questions of religious freedom
After the Supreme Court narrowly ruled that the federal Defense of Marriage Act is unconstitutional, religious leaders are highlighting the... Read more
'Gay marriage' is not inevitable, analysts say
Despite the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on “gay marriage,” experts in law and sociology said they do not believe the... Read more
Family advocates say marriage ruling ignores children
As the Supreme Court handed down its historic rulings on “gay marriage,” an array of family advocates are warning that... Read more
Supreme Court strikes down DOMA, dismisses Prop 8
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in a 5-4 decision that a key part of the Defense of Marriage Act is... Read more
Columnist examines pitfalls of arguing against 'gay marriage'
In a new column on Catholic Womanhood, writer Jennifer Uebbing explains that a common problem in arguing against a redefinition... Read more
Minn. redefines marriage despite religious freedom warnings
The state of Minnesota has redefined marriage to include same-sex couples despite concerns over social wellbeing and religious liberty raised... Read more
Second Fortnight for Freedom to highlight marriage, mandate
The U.S. bishops' conference has announced a second Fortnight for Freedom, scheduled for the two weeks leading up to Interdependence... Read more
Bishop calls for courage as 'gay marriage' passes in RI
Bishop Thomas J. Tobin of Providence lamented Rhode Island’s new law recognizing “gay marriage,” using his pastoral letter to call... Read more
Diocese affirms need for Catholic fidelity after teacher fired
Following controversy over the firing of a Catholic school gym teacher who was in a homosexual relationship, the Diocese of... Read more
Colombian Senate rejects 'gay marriage'
By a vote of 51-17, the Colombian Senate has rejected a bill that would legalize same-sex “marriage” in the country. Read more
