The Personal Dimension of Ireland's Marriage Equality Victory

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

Catholic Relief Services Yields to Right Wing Attack as Gay Employee Resigns

A Catholic Relief Services (CRS) employee has resigned amid controversy over his same-gender marriage, prompting a response from the U.S. bishops' international aid organization that ultimately encourages anti-gay activists' harm to LGBT church workers and the church at large. Read More

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

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

Bishop: Referendum Not 'Defeat for Humanity,' But Increases Human Happiness

An Irish bishop criticized Cardinal Pietro Parolin's claim that Ireland's passage of marriage equality was a "defeat for humanity," saying it was inappropriate and not likely approved of by Pope Francis. Read More

Irish Referendum Results Warrant a "Reality Check" for the Church Says Dublin Archbishop

With 62.07% of the vote, Ireland became the first nation to approve marriage equality by popular referendum yesterday. Read More

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

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

New Appointee to Vatican Justice and Peace Office Has Pro-Gay Record

Father Timothy Radcliffe, OP, a British Dominican who has spoken very positively in the past... Read More

Nun and Priest Join With Other Irish Catholics Set to Vote "Yes" for Marriage Equality

  In under ten days, Irish voters will decide on approving marriage equality in one... Read More

NEWS NOTES: Baptisms, Hermits, Movie, and Protests

Here are some items that you might find of interest: 1)  At an ordination in Rome,... Read More

Advice to Catholic Bishops: Follow Mormon Leaders' Example on Religious Freedom

The question of religious freedom has been a hot-button issue this past spring, fueled by... Read More