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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
Gay activist allegedly sues Colombian bishop for defending marriage
Bishop Juan Vicente Cordoba, secretary for the Colombian bishops' conference, has allegedly been sued by columnist and gay activist Felipe... Read more
Family groups say anti-DOMA decision threatens marriage
The legal definition of marriage nationwide is at risk because of a federal appeals court decision that declared part of... Read more
Vatican conference to examine 'language of the body' in marriage
This coming September an international colloquium in Vatican City will consider how men and women become "one flesh" in marriage,... Read more
Romney says culture's values will determine success of America's future
Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney said that the morals and values held by a culture are important because of... Read more
Raleigh bishop grateful N. Carolina marriage amendment passed
Bishop Michael F. Burbidge of Raleigh thanked North Carolina voters for passing a marriage amendment that gives constitutional protections to... Read more
