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Benedict XVI: Legalization of same-sex marriage is ‘a distortion of conscience’
He made the remark in an introduction to a new anthology of his writings, which has a preface by Pope... Read more
Charlotte diocese objects: Federal judge can't set employment standards for Catholic schools
The Diocese of Charlotte has said the law and religious freedom precedent are on its side, despite a federal judge’s... Read more
Italy’s ‘anti-homophobia’ law: Vatican request sparks Church-state debate
From the prime minister to a famous rapper, Italians are weighing in on the Vatican’s diplomatic intervention. Read more
Vatican intervenes in proposed ‘anti-homophobia’ law in Italy
The Vatican believes that the law would violate the freedom of the Catholic Church in Italy. Read more
Blessing same-sex couples a diabolical and sacrilegious act, priest affirms
Fr. Hugo Valdemar, canon penitentiary of the Archdiocese of Mexico, said that the blessing that priests and pastoral workers gave... Read more
Swiss campaigners secure same-sex marriage referendum
More than 61,000 signatures were collected in favor of giving Switzerland’s 8.5 million population a final say on the law. Read more
Catholic university in New England 'affirms support' for LGBT persons
Sacred Heart University held a rally celebrating LGBT students last month after the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith... Read more
Bishop urges prayer, fasting in response to blessings of same-sex couples in Germany
In response to a planned day of blessings for same-sex partners in Germany, the Bishop of San Sebastián on Wednesday... Read more
Yes, Pope Francis was involved in the CDF’s document on same-sex blessings
Following a Vatican clarification that the Church cannot bless same-sex unions, some media outlets have speculated about Pope Francis’ involvement... Read more
Portland archbishop thanks pope for Vatican 'no' to same-sex blessings
Archbishop Alexander Sample of Portland in Oregon on Tuesday thanked Pope Francis for the Congregation for the Doctrine of the... Read more
Cardinals uphold Vatican statement on same-sex unions
Two cardinals on Thursday upheld the Vatican’s recent statement that the Church cannot bless same-sex unions. Read more
After Vatican says same-sex unions cannot be blessed, White House reaffirms Biden’s support for them
While the White House on Monday would not respond to the Vatican’s statement on marriage, press secretary Jen Psaki said... Read more
Full text: Vatican’s doctrinal office response and note on the blessing of same-sex unions
Here is the full text of the Vatican Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith’s response to a question on... Read more
Vatican’s doctrinal office: Catholic Church cannot give blessings to same-sex unions
The Vatican’s doctrinal office on Monday clarified that the Catholic Church does not have the power to give liturgical blessings... Read more
Supreme Court judges say Obergefell a 'problem' for religious liberty
Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito on Monday said that the Supreme Court’s Obergefell ruling is already posing problems for... Read more
Christian wedding planner challenges anti-discrimination law
An Evangelical Christian minister who runs a wedding business is challenging a county ordinance she says would require her to officiate... Read more
Italian priest performs same-sex civil union ceremony
A priest has resigned as a parish pastor after he performed a same-sex civil union ceremony in the town hall... Read more
Italy's Catholic bishops say proposed 'homophobia law' creates ‘crime of opinion’
Italian bishops have raised concerns over proposed legislation against "homophobia" in Italy, claiming changes to the law are unnecessary and have... Read more
Church of England maintains sex guidance, despite apologizing for it
The Church of England will not be withdrawing its recent pastoral guidance affirming that sex is reserved for married, heterosexual... Read more
Church of England affirms sex is only for heterosexual marriage
Sex is reserved for married heterosexual couples, new pastoral guidance from the Church of England has affirmed. The new guidance... Read more
