Marriage
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Over 1,000 English priests write letter defending marriage
More than one thousand priests signed a letter to a British daily urging local lawmakers “not to be afraid to... Read more
Protestors report 1 million in Paris march to defend marriage
Over one million people reportedly took to the streets in France on Jan. 13 in opposition to President Francois Hollande's... Read more
Hundreds of thousands to flood Paris in support of marriage
Supporters of traditional marriage expect hundreds of thousands of marchers to turn out for an upcoming national rally in opposition... Read more
Socialist politician says Spanish bishop should be 'muzzled'
A socialist government official in Andalusia, Spain, called for a local Catholic bishop to be “muzzled” for arguing that men... Read more
Chicago bishops: 'gay marriage' will have consequences for Illinois
Cardinal Francis George and the six auxiliary bishops of Chicago have warned that a proposal to recognize “gay marriage” in... Read more
Costa Rica bishops urge government to defend marriage
The Bishops' Conference of Costa Rica called on the nation's lawmakers to promote the good of the family by preserving... Read more
Family advocates pleased Supreme Court will hear marriage cases
Supporters of marriage and family welcomed the Supreme Court’s announcement that it will review both state and federal cases about... Read more
Bishops building movement for life, marriage and religious freedom
The U.S. bishops have announced a five-part pastoral strategy that is aimed at creating a movement dedicated to penance and... Read more
Spanish bishops to release document supporting marriage
The bishops of Spain will release a new document on Dec. 17 supporting marriage in the wake of a ruling... Read more
Quarter million people in France march for marriage
Nearly 250,000 people across France took to the streets on Nov. 17 to voice their support for marriage against ongoing... Read more
Author says society's marriage discussion must remember children
Catholics seeking to build up a strong culture of marriage must focus on promoting a healthy understanding of it rather... Read more
Pope urges French Catholics to make voices heard on marriage
As France’s Socialist government pushes to legalize “gay marriage,” Catholics must continue to strongly and consistently bear witness to the... Read more
Election shows need to better present marriage beliefs
Bishops and Catholics must work to better deliver the Church's teaching on marriage in light of the recent U.S. elections,... Read more
US bishops call for renewed view of marriage in wake of election
The U.S. bishops' leader on defense of marriage issues is calling for prayer and a “renewed culture of marriage” in... Read more
After marriage setbacks, Catholic leaders disappointed but committed
Despite several narrow defeats at the ballot box on Nov. 6, marriage defenders say they remain dedicated to promoting and... Read more
Catholics across nation hold Election Day prayer events
Throughout the United States, Catholics are gathering in prayer on Nov. 6 to ask for God’s blessing upon the country... Read more
Federal appeals court rules against Defense of Marriage Act
A federal appeals court struck down a key portion of the federal Defense of Marriage Act in a New York... Read more
Baltimore archbishop rallies religious leaders in support of marriage
Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore last week told a large gathering of Maryland religious leaders opposed to Question 6... Read more
Episcopal bishop gives Archbishop Cordileone frosty welcome
The Episcopal bishop of California Marc Andrus has written a letter to his diocese in which he characterized Catholic Church... Read more
Christian leaders praise Romney, Republican platform
A diverse group of 28 Christian leaders has sent a letter to GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney praising him for... Read more
