Gay Marriage
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African leaders counter Obama's 'ideological colonization' in Kenya
U.S. president Barack Obama has come under fire from African politicians and Church leaders after advocating for gay rights in... Read more
What happens when clerks object to providing gay marriage licenses?
After the Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage, some county clerks have voiced religious objections to issuing marriage licenses to same-sex... Read more
Australia's bishops reaffirm marriage – and get reported to government
In a recent pastoral letter on marriage, Australia’s Catholic bishops reaffirmed Catholic teaching. And one of the bishops has countered... Read more
CatholicVote says controversial video sparked outpouring of thanks
After last week's Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage, one Catholic group released a short video on tolerance – a... Read more
Marriage has had its day at Court, but religious freedom could soon follow
Friday’s Supreme Court ruling against the traditional understanding of marriage may pose huge obstacles to the free exercise of religion... Read more
US bishops encourage Catholics to maintain witness to the truth of marriage
Catholics are called to witness to the truth of marriage despite the Supreme Court of the United States recognizing a... Read more
Breaking: Supreme Court redefines marriage throughout US (Updated)
In a wide-reaching decision, the U.S. Supreme Court has declared that same-sex “marriage” is a constitutional right and that states... Read more
Ahead of Supreme Court marriage decision, states act to protect religious freedom
As the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to deliver a ruling that could lead to sweeping changes in the definition of... Read more
A 'reality check' for Ireland's Church – gay marriage vote both challenge and invitation
The Christian message can't be shaken by a national vote, but Ireland’s decision to legalize same-sex marriage is forcing Catholic... Read more
Ahead of Ireland's marriage referendum, Dublin archbishop looks to Pope Francis
Both Pope Francis’ clear affirmation of marriage as a union of a man and a woman and his efforts to... Read more
Scholars: No legal right to 'gay marriage' in Constitution
There is no legal right to “gay marriage” in the Constitution, legal experts asserted, and the Supreme Court should not... Read more
'Family is not a fad': Dolce & Gabbana spark firestorm in backing traditional marriage
Creators of the luxury Italian fashion brand Dolce & Gabbana sparked global controversy over the weekend after coming out in... Read more
Big business overreach? Corporations push Supreme Court to legalize 'gay marriage'
With the Supreme Court set to rule on a potentially far-reaching marriage case this summer, several hundred corporations are pushing... Read more
Alabama Supreme Court orders halt on 'gay marriage' licenses
The Alabama Supreme Court on Tuesday night halted the illegal distribution of marriage licenses to people of the same sex,... Read more
Why a new State Department position could spell trouble for religious liberty
The State Department’s new LGBT special envoy will promote human rights abroad but could also pose a serious threat to... Read more
Paraguay archbishop to UN: stop pushing abortion, gay marriage
Archbishop Edmundo Valenzeula of Asuncion, Paraguay is demanding that U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki Moon – who is visiting the... Read more
A UK bishop's plea: speak up on marriage before it's too late
Inside a small English church dedicated to St. Columba, a congregation of Catholics gathered, sitting in the midst of 2,500... Read more
Grandmother, florist may lose her business and home for declining gay wedding
If you walk into Barronelle Stutzman’s floral business, you’re probably going to get a hug. She puts her heart into... Read more
Federalism, same-sex marriage, and what a bishop has to say about it
The head of the U.S. bishops’ marriage committee is backing new legislation that thwarts the federal government from bypassing state... Read more
The irony in anti-discrimination – why Catholic bishops won't back ENDA
Even with religious freedom provisions added, LGBT discrimination laws are unlikely to draw support from Catholic bishops because they could... Read more
