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

June 1, 2015/12 Comments/in Hierarchy, Marriage & Family /by Robert Shine, Managing Editor

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

U. of Dallas Student to President: Apologize for Speaker or Admit That LGBT Students Are Unwelcome

May 31, 2015/3 Comments/in Higher Education, Schools & Youth /by Robert Shine, Managing Editor

University of Dallas president Thomas W. Keefe is being asked to apologize for an anti-gay remarks made at the school's commencement ceremony earlier this month. Read More

Influenced by Catholic Upbringing, Artist's "Queer Icons" Offer Windows to God

May 30, 2015/4 Comments/in Arts, Books & Culture, Gender Identity /by Robert Shine, Managing Editor

Icons, for many Christians, are windows to God. They make what is Ultimate real through divinely-inspired yet human artistry. Worldly subjects, almost exclusively holy people and their environments, draw readers outward and upward beyond what is present towards what is Holy. Read More

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

May 29, 2015/8 Comments/in Hierarchy, Politics & Human Rights /by Robert Shine, Managing Editor

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

European Bishops Strategize for Positive LGBT Outcome at October's Synod

May 27, 2015/6 Comments/in Hierarchy, Parish Life & Pastoral Care /by Robert Shine, Managing Editor

Three of Europe's top prelates gathered with colleagues in Rome earlier this week, reflecting on how they could implement more pastoral responses at the upcoming Synod of Bishops. Read More

S.F. Parents and Students Say Revised Teaching Handbook Is Still Problematic

May 26, 2015/1 Comment/in Employment Issues, Hierarchy, Schools & Youth /by Robert Shine, Managing Editor

After months of protest, the Archdiocese of San Francisco has revised the enhanced morality clauses proposed for teaching contracts. These revisions are not quieting tensions in the archdiocese that seem far from resolved. Read More

Will World Meeting of Families Accept Catholic LGBT Organizations?

May 25, 2015/6 Comments/in Marriage & Family /by Francis DeBernardo, Editor

In September of 2015, the Vatican-sponsored World Meeting of Families (WMF) will bring together about... Read More

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

May 24, 2015/17 Comments/in Hierarchy, Politics & Human Rights /by Robert Shine, Managing Editor

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

May 22, 2015/1 Comment/in Marriage & Family, Politics & Human Rights /by Robert Shine, Managing Editor

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

Colombian Bishop Apologizes for Angering All with Lesbian & Gay Remarks

May 21, 2015/0 Comments/in Hierarchy, Marriage & Family /by Francis DeBernardo, Editor

It’s pretty rare, and thus news, when a Catholic bishop makes statements about gay and... Read More

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