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German bishop says divisions within local Church are a ‘disaster for the faithful’
Bishop Stefan Oster did not shy away from identifying profound theological disagreements as the source of division within the Church... Read more
Controversial Dominican priest to lead October retreat for bishops at start of synod
Father Timothy Radcliffe, whose statements on homosexuality have previously sparked controversy, will lead a three-day retreat to kick off the... 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
Christian filmmakers win right to sue against Minnesota human rights law
A federal court has reversed a decision dismissing a lawsuit brought against the Minnesota Human Rights Act. Read more
Archbishop Chaput: blessing ceremonies for same-sex couples is not permitted
Archbishop Charles J. Chaput of Philadelphia has penned a letter to priests and deacons in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, addressing... Read more
Frankfurt Church leader supports plan for same-sex blessings
A German bishop’s proposal that the Catholic Church could provide blessing ceremonies for gay couples, as well as divorced and... Read more
Bishop Morlino: don't let funeral controversy overshadow Christ's love
For Bishop Robert Morlino of Madison, misconceptions and negativity are dominating the reaction to his diocese’s private message to priests... Read more
N. Ireland high court: No European right to 'gay marriage'
Northern Ireland’s High Court has rejected two legal challenges that sought to recognize same-sex unions as marriages, saying it is... Read more
Hundreds of thousands attend ‘Family Day’ as Italy debates same-sex unions
Hundreds of thousands are estimated to have gathered for ‘Family Day’ at the historic site in the capital city a... Read more
Thousands gather in Rome to support the family, oppose gender theory
A pro-family demonstration drew hundreds of thousands of participants to Rome on Saturday, where the rally gathered those opposed to... Read more
Are kids just as well off with same-sex parents? Maybe not, studies say
The idea that children raised in same-sex households fare as well as children of married opposite-sex couples may not withstand... Read more
New book outlines non-religious view against 'gay marriage'
Using non-religious arguments, a new book says that “gay marriage” is just the latest in a cultural trend of rationalized... Read more
Disney Channel same-sex couple episode yields protest
The Disney Channel's recent decision to air its first TV show episode with a same-sex couple has drawn complaints from... Read more
Defense of marriage is a social justice issue, scholar says
Maintaining marriage as a union between a man and a woman is a matter of social justice, said Ryan Anderson,... Read more
Military archbishop stresses faithful ministry for chaplains
In ministering to gay individuals, Catholic chaplains must share Christ’s love and mercy, without being forced to condone same-sex relationships,... Read more
Theologian: Same-sex civil unions discriminate against married couples
After a Vatican official stated that the Church could support same-sex civil unions, a Swiss theologian is saying that if... Read more
Harvard debate stresses meaning, purpose of marriage
At the heart of the national debate on same-sex unions is a fundamental disagreement on the nature of marriage, said... Read more
Archbishops decry military gay benefits plan
Two U.S. archbishops involved in defense of marriage efforts and the military spoke out against a new Pentagon policy giving... Read more
Pentagon criticized for offering spousal benefits to gay couples
The Department of Defense has drawn criticism over new policies providing same-sex partners some of the benefits normally reserved to... Read more
Bishops push for immigration reform without same-sex recognition
The U.S. bishops joined with a broad array of Christian leaders to stress the need for immigration reform, while reportedly... Read more
