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Glasgow Caledonian University.

University removes priest who hosted rosary of reparation for gay pride parade

Jul 19, 2018

A Catholic priest in Glasgow has been removed as a university chaplain after hosting a rosary of reparation for the... Read more

Christian law school loses religious freedom claim at Canadian Supreme Court

Jun 16, 2018

The Supreme Court of Canada ruled on Friday that law societies in the country could deny licensing to a proposed... Read more

Father James Martin, S.J., speaks at the World Meeting of Families in Dublin on August 23, 2018.

Fr. James Martin to give keynote at World Meeting of Families

Jun 12, 2018

By CNA Staff

The World Meeting of Families being held in Dublin this August will include a presentation from American author Fr. James... Read more

Why some Catholics are skeptical of Pride Month

Jun 7, 2018

By Kevin J. Jones

While the month of June is marked by LGBT pride events, some Catholic critics have voiced wariness and concern that... Read more

Why this Catholic takes issue with 'gay' and 'straight' labels

Jun 3, 2018

By Perry West

Chastity actually means fulfillment, not suffering – and labeling people in terms of their sexual inclinations or attractions first is... Read more

California Capitol Building.

Could a California bill ban Christian teaching on homosexuality?

Apr 22, 2018

By Christine Rousselle

A proposed law in California could have a chilling effect on free speech, warn critics who fear that it could... Read more

Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr of Cincinnati. CNA file photo.

Controversial LGBT event drops 'Catholic' label after bishop's statement

Mar 12, 2018

By Mary Farrow

An event hosted by the University of Cincinnati on faith and the LGBT community has dropped ‘Catholicism’ from its label... Read more

Irish minister Katherine Zappone.

Irish official warns against LGBT exclusion at World Meeting of Families

Mar 5, 2018

Ahead of the upcoming World Meeting of Families in Ireland this August, a government minister has warned that the event... Read more

Human dignity in the 21st century – Alaskan bishops release pastoral letter

Mar 1, 2018

The bishops of Alaska released a joint pastoral letter this month, highlighting the meaning, origin, and implications of human dignity... Read more

Texas bishops support Catholic Charities in wake of gay adoption lawsuit

Feb 22, 2018

The Catholic bishops of Texas voiced strong support Tuesday for a Catholic organization being sued by a lesbian couple in... Read more

The story behind sex change surgery you haven't heard

Dec 27, 2017

By Mary Farrow

You've probably heard of Bruce Jenner.  Read more

Australian bishops: Don't let same-sex marriage limit religious freedom

Nov 15, 2017

Following a postal survey showing support for same-sex marriage, Australia’s Catholic bishops said that the nation’s laws need to protect... Read more

Georgetown University.

Georgetown pro-marriage group faces sanctions after students complain

Oct 20, 2017

A pro-marriage student group at Georgetown University is in danger of being defunded and barred from campus facilities, after fellow... Read more

Commentary: Redefining gender while California burns

Oct 20, 2017

By JD Flynn

California is still burning.  Read more

'Clarity and charity' – the keys to defending marriage in Australia

Oct 16, 2017

As Australians return their ballots for a poll that could aid the recognition of same-sex unions as marriages, the Archbishop... Read more

'No science' behind transgender therapy for kids, doctors warn

Oct 15, 2017

By Adelaide Mena

Children who struggle to match their gender identity with their biological sex should not be pushed into transgender therapies, but... Read more

Father James Martin, S.J., speaks at the World Meeting of Families in Dublin on August 23, 2018.

Baptist theologian: Fr. Martin's ideas 'require a total redefinition of doctrine'

Sep 28, 2017

By Adelaide Mena

A Baptist theologian, Dr. Albert Mohler, has claimed that Fr. James Martin’s teaching on sexuality is “an entire re-orientation of... Read more

Father James Martin, S.J., speaks at the World Meeting of Families in Dublin on August 23, 2018.

Fr. James Martin disinvited from speaking engagement over protests

Sep 16, 2017

By Adelaide Mena

Fr. James Martin, S.J., an editor at America magazine, has been disinvited from speaking at the Theological College, a seminary... Read more

Did this group lose its fundraising page because of its view on marriage?

Sep 6, 2017

By Matt Hadro

A non-profit group dedicated to studying and explaining the effects of the sexual revolution claims that its ability to process... Read more

California bill seeks to punish 'misgendering' with jail time

Sep 2, 2017

By Mary Farrow

A new bill in California would punish the ‘misgendering’ of nursing home and long-term care patients with hefty fines and... Read more