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Same-sex marriage becomes legal in Northern Ireland
Same-sex marriage is now legal in Northern Ireland, after a deadline set by the UK Parliament Westminster in July 2019... Read more
Supreme Court of the Philippines rejects petition to legalize same-sex marriage
The Supreme Court of the Philippines has reiterated its dismissal of a petition to redefine marriage in the country to... Read more
Catholic politician kicked out of UK party over religious beliefs
Rob Flello was removed as a Liberal Democrat candidate for Parliament over his views on same-sex marriage and abortion. Read more
Archdiocese faces third discrimination complaint over same-sex marriage policy
The Archdiocese of Indianapolis on Wednesday defended its decision not to renew the contract of a school employee who publicly... Read more
Hong Kong court says redefining marriage is beyond its authority
A court in Hong Kong has ruled against the recognition of same-sex partnerships, upholding the government’s policy of not recognizing... 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
Children before politics say parents as Catholic adoption agency heads to court
Parents of five adoptive children were present in court on Thursday in support of a Catholic adoption agency in Michigan... Read more
What the Philadelphia foster care case could mean for the Supreme Court
When the U.S. Supreme Court mandated legal recognition of same-sex marriage in the 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges decision, the majority... Read more
UK is 'hijacking' N Ireland on abortion, bishops say
The bishops of Northern Ireland noted their alarm Wednesday at the British parliament's passage of a bill that will legalize... Read more
Attempt to legalize abortion, gay marriage fails in Mexican Congress
The portion of a constitutional reform initiative seeking to legalize abortion and same-sex marriage in Mexico did not advance last... Read more
Catholic elected as leader of Germany’s largest party
A practicing Catholic, Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer - known as AKK in the German press - was seen as the preferred choice... Read more
Taiwan voters reject same-sex marriage
The people of Taiwan voted against the recognition of same-sex marriage in a series of referendums last weekend, reinforcing the... Read more
Supreme Court may hear another wedding cake case
Oregon bakers Aaron and Melissa Klein have appealed to the Supreme Court Oct. 23 after being fined $135,000 for refusing... Read more
For opposing gay marriage, she's facing death threats and million-dollar lawsuits
When Barronelle Stutzman took a stand for her Christian beliefs nearly five years ago, she never imagined that she would... Read more
Irish official warns against LGBT exclusion at World Meeting of Families
Ahead of the upcoming World Meeting of Families in Ireland this August, a government minister has warned that the event... Read more
Bermuda repeal of gay marriage to stand
The British government has said it will not overrule a Bermudian law passed earlier this month which abolishes same-sex marriage,... 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
