How to Offer Input for Synod on Family Is Mired in Confusion

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Since the Vatican asked for Catholic input to inform next fall’s Synod of Bishops, ambiguity... Read More

Why Bishops’ Religious Liberty Arguments on ENDA Fail

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The Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), which would provide federal job protections for LGBT employees, passed... Read More

Pope Francis’ Words Swayed Illinois Lawmakers to Support Marriage Equality

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This week, Illinois became the 15th state to pass marriage equality legislation, and it’s becoming... Read More

Marriage Equality Referendum Scheduled In Ireland: Where Will Catholics Stand?

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Ireland’s government announced a nationwide referendum on marriage equality this past Tuesday, a sign of... Read More

As ENDA Passes to Senate, U.S. Bishops Renew Anti-LGBT Rights Campaign

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On Monday evening, the US Senate voted to move the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), a... Read More

Catholic Organization Offers Survey When U.S. Bishops Won’t Do So

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Catholics in Alliance for the Common Good has set up an online surveyto elicit the... Read More

USCCB To Elect New President: What Could This Mean for LGBT Issues?

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The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) upcoming fall assembly starts next week, and... Read More

UPDATE: USCCB Will Follow ‘Usual Process’ for Synod Consultation

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Earlier today, we posted that it looked like the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)... Read More

Vatican Asks Bishops to Consult Laity on Same-Sex Marriage, Contraception, Divorce

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In an astonishing piece of news, the Vatican is asking bishops around the world to... Read More

NEWS NOTES: October 30, 2013

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Here are some items that you might find of interest: 1)  The Tablet reported that Australian... Read More