Marriage
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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
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
