Marriage
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Chick-fil-A's stance on marriage remains unchanged
Despite claims that Chick-fil-A has ceased funding groups that support traditional marriage in hopes of expanding locations in Chicago, the... Read more
Pope tells French bishops defense of marriage is prophetic
Against the backdrop of an effort to recognize “gay marriage” in France, Pope Benedict XVI told a group of French... Read more
Democratic convention emphasizes economy, contraception mandate
Providing economic security for the middle class and access to free contraception as a key part of women’s health care... Read more
Role of faith, family emphasized at Republican convention
Prominent members of the Republican Party highlighted faith and family values as being intrinsic to America’s identity as a nation... Read more
University rejects misconduct charge against gay parenting researcher
An official inquiry at the University of Texas at Austin has rejected charges of scientific misconduct which a homosexual activist... Read more
New Christian group created to celebrate, defend marriage
Pastors from across the country have come together to form an organization celebrating the important role of marriage and encouraging... Read more
Scottish cardinal ends dialogue with government over 'gay marriage'
Cardinal Keith P. O’Brien has broken-off direct talks with the Scottish government in protest over their decision to back “same-sex... Read more
Suspect charged in Family Research Council shooting
A man suspected of shooting a security guard at the Family Research Council headquarters in Washington, D.C. is expected to... Read more
Son of 'two moms' defends Regnerus study on same-sex parenting
A professor raised by two women has defended sociologist Mark Regnerus, who is under investigation for academic “misconduct” following an... Read more
Chick-fil-A event draws crowds of supporters in marriage controversy
Supporters of traditional marriage and religious freedom turned out in droves Aug. 1 for a nationwide “Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day,” organized... Read more
Cardinal George says mayor overstepped with Chick-fil-A remarks
Cardinal Francis E. George of Chicago says the city's mayor showed contempt for many residents' beliefs by stating that Chick-fil-A's... Read more
New San Francisco archbishop vows to support marriage, immigrants
Shortly after his appointment to lead the Archdiocese of San Francisco was announced, Archbishop-designate Salvatore J. Cordileone committed to defend... Read more
One Million Moms campaign urges removal of anti-family show
A group of concerned mothers across the country is protesting an upcoming television show that depicts homosexuality and surrogate childbearing... Read more
New Scottish bishop could see going to jail over 'gay marriage'
Archbishop-designate Philip Tartaglia of Glasgow could see himself being imprisoned for speaking out in support of the traditional married family. Read more
Scottish cardinal calls for referendum on same-sex 'marriage'
Cardinal Keith P. O’Brien of St. Andrews and Edinburgh has challenged the Scottish government to hold a nationwide referendum on... Read more
Newlyweds flock to Rome for papal blessing
One of the most striking sights in Rome appears every Wednesday afternoon in St. Peter’s Square when newly married couples,... Read more
Calif. bishop says defense of marriage encounters challenges, hope
Bishop Salvatore J. Cordileone of Oakland, Calif., emphasized that the U.S. bishops' ongoing efforts to defend marriage are critical in... Read more
Denver bishop says Catholic grants can't undermine Church teaching
Countering critics who include former Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter, Bishop James D. Conley of Denver has defended the end of... Read more
Study finds children of same-sex partners face difficulties as adults
Children brought up by partners in same-sex relationships are encountering more difficulties in adulthood than their conventionally-raised counterparts, according to... Read more
Marylanders expected to vote on 'gay marriage'
Marriage supporters in Maryland have announced they gathered well over 100,000 signatures in a marriage petition drive, most likely securing... Read more
