As Wedding Bells Ring in Ireland, Mary McAleese Calls Church to Do More for Equality

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As wedding bells begin ringing for same-gender couples in Ireland, former Irish president Mary McAleese spoke with The Irish Catholic about her support for marriage equality in the referendum and, more broadly, the Catholic faith which drives her pursuit of LGBT rights. Read More

Ireland's Top Bishop Meets with Gay Advocates, Withdraws Marriage Boycott Threat

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Ireland's leading archbishop met with faith-based LGBT advocates last week, focusing in on his participation at the Synod of Bishops this fall but with Ireland's marriage referendum clearly in mind. Read More

Has the Marriage Referendum Victory Ended Catholicism in Ireland?

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The Irish vote for marriage equality will certainly have great effects on the lives of... Read More

The Personal Dimension of Ireland's Marriage Equality Victory

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Continuing our coverage on the Irish referendum on marriage equality, we turn today from the... Read More

How Did Catholic Ireland Achieve Such a Definitive Victory for Marriage Equality?

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The marriage equality referendum in Ireland is still making waves–and headlines–around the globe.  Except for... Read More

Cardinal Kasper: After Ireland, Same-Sex Unions Now 'Central Issue' for 2015 Synod

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Cardinal Walter Kasper says same-gender partnerships are now a "central" issue for the 2015 synod, contrasting other top bishops calling for dialogue or intent on stopping any change. Read More

Ireland Votes on Marriage Today, While Bishops' Political Influence Wanes

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Irish voters will decide today whether to legalize same-gender marriage in this most Catholic of nations. If they succeed, the vote would be the first popular referendum in the world to endorse marriage equality. Read More

Ireland's "Gay Moment" as Marriage Referendum and Ban on Employment Discrimination Approach

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As Ireland's referendum on same-gender marriage approaches this spring, LGBT issues are making headlines nationwide in what one columnist calls 'Ireland's gay moment.' Irish legislators are also considering a bill regarding family law for same-gender couples, separate from marriage rights, and a review of the country's ban on gay blood donors. The following are recent developments with links provided for further reading. Read More

Ireland's Gay Catholic Voices Speak Out for Faith and Equality

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The Republic of Ireland, one of the most heavily Catholic nations, has taken center stage... Read More

Elphin Bishop, Bert & Ernie, Gay Priests, and Colin Farrell Are All Involved in Ireland's LGBT Debates

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Earlier this week, we posted about the marriage equality debate happening now in Ireland, and... Read More