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Austrian Cardinal Defends Civil Marriage Equality, Affirms Goodness in Lesbian/Gay Relationships

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Austria's top church official has defended civil marriage equality and affirmed there can be goodness in same-gender relationships, though maintained that the Church's understanding of marriage remains heteronormative. Read More

Bishop Apologizes for Comparing Blessing of Gay Couples to Blessing a Concentration Camp

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An Austrian bishop has compared blessings for same-gender couples to the blessing of a concentration camp among other troubling comparisons for which he has since apologized. Read More

In Midst of Debate, Austrian Parishes Bless Same-Gender Couples’ Love

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Amid debates over whether the Church should bless same-gender couples, two parishes in Austria have already begun doing so alongside the blessing heterosexual couples received for Valentine's Day. Read More

Austrian Cardinal Criticizes Court’s Legalization of Marriage Equality

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An Austrian Catholic cardinal who has often been outspoken in defense of lesbian and gay people has criticized his nation's recent high court decision which allows for same-gender couples to marry. What does this latest marriage equality victory teach us about Catholic leaders' responses to these issues? Read More

Signs of Openness on LGBT and Marriage Issues from Two European Church Leaders

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Two European prelates have made statements recently which point, once again, toward a more open... Read More