NEWS NOTES: April 18, 2014

Here are some follow-up news items to previous posts: 1)  The Tablet reported that Conor Burns,... Read More

EXCLUSIVE: Why Catholics Should Affirm Civil Marriage Equality

A new theological argument in favor of Catholic support for civil same-sex marriage is being... Read More

Pope Francis Needs to Speak Clearly on LGBT Issues

Pope Francis has made his most specific and critical statement about families headed by same-gender couples... Read More

Who Is Perpetuating Real Harm in the Marriage Equality Debate?

Commensurate with expanding LGBT rights is the increasingly harsh anti-gay rhetoric of Catholic leaders opposed... Read More

QUOTE TO NOTE: On the Passing of Fred Phelps

Fred Phelps, the founder of the virulently anti-gay Westboro Baptist Church, died this past week.... Read More

LGBT Rainbows Are Appearing Over Ireland

In the very, very Catholic nation of Ireland, LGBT equality has been growing by leaps... Read More

German Bishop Calls for Sexual Ethics Overhaul, While U.S. Prelates Cling to Past

A German bishop has recently called for an overhaul of the Church’s sexual teachings in... Read More

Did Pope Francis Support Same-Sex Civil Unions?

Pope Francis made headlines once again with another interview which has people around the globe... Read More

A Handful of American Clergy Release Synod Survey Results

Bishops conferences from Germany to Japan are releasing reports on their surveying and consultation in preparation... Read More