civil unions
‘We cannot walk with you unless you repent,’ African archbishops tell Church of England
By Fredrick Nzwili — February 16, 2023
(RNS) — Leaders representing more than 35 million Anglicans said the English church’s decision to allow clergy to bless marriages and other unions of same-sex couples would further split the worldwide Anglican Communion.
Church of England submits blessings for same-sex couples to fierce debate in Synod
By Catherine Pepinster — February 3, 2023
LONDON (RNS) — The bishops have displeased both conservatives and progressives in the church with a proposal to bless civil unions between same-sex partners.
Vatican cardinals defend gay union blessing ban amid dissent
By Nicole Winfield — March 18, 2021
ROME (AP) — Boston Cardinal Sean O'Malley and Cardinal Peter Turkson, head of the Vatican's development office, pointed to Francis' pastoral outreach to gay men and lesbians but repeated the church's position.
The Vatican tries to hold back the tide on same-sex blessings
By Mark Silk — March 15, 2021
(RNS) — But the Vatican is already up to its ankles.
Pope Francis on civil unions: Another step toward common ground with the LGBTQ movement
By Alphonso David and James Martin — October 29, 2020
(RNS) — Underlying the pope’s support for gay civil unions is his own long history decrying homophobia and calling for LGBTQ people to be treated with respect and dignity.
Six things you need to know about Pope Francis and gay civil unions
By Thomas Reese — October 23, 2020
(RNS) — Pope Francis' comments about civil unions for same-sex partners in a new documentary have caused a stir. How to understand his positions.
Pope Francis’ support for civil unions is a call to justice — and nothing new
By Steven P. Millies — October 22, 2020
(THE CONVERSATION) — The pontiff hasn't changed church teaching on marriage in indicating support for same-sex civil unions. Rather, he is reminding Catholics they should be concerned about justice for all.
Pope Francis voices support of civil unions for LGBTQ couples in new documentary
By Claire Giangravé — October 21, 2020
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — ‘Homosexuals have a right to be a part of the family,’ the pope said in an interview for the documentary 'Francesco.' Francis also suggested the need for ‘a civil union law,’ in a departure from official church teaching.
Six Israelis. Three weddings. One Statement.
By Yonat Shimron — March 25, 2019
(RNS) — The couples cannot, or will not, submit to Israel’s ultra-Orthodox rabbinical rules regarding marriage. So they've arranged an American alternative.
Italy OKs gay civil unions despite strong church opposition
By RNS staff — May 12, 2016
And still no one is happy. Conservatives say they'll push to cancel the law. Supports say, "This is just the beginning."
Catholic leaders win some, lose some in Italy’s new gay unions measure
By Rosie Scammell — February 26, 2016
ROME (RNS) The mixed result disappointed gay rights activists, and some conservative Catholics bemoaned an “anthropological revolution."
Italian senators debate same-sex union bill under Vatican’s watchful eye
By Rosie Scammell — February 2, 2016
ROME (RNS) Discussion of the bill has underscored the Vatican’s declining influence in Italian politics.
Activists contest Vatican over gay rights before key Italian vote
By Rosie Scammell — January 23, 2016
ROME (RNS) Gay rights activists demonstrated for civil marriage across 100 city squares, ahead of Thursday's (Jan. 28) parliamentary vote, which would grant same-sex couples legal rights.
Pope Francis calls traditional marriage an icon of God’s love
By Josephine McKenna — April 2, 2014
(RNS) Pope Francis' emphasis on traditional marriage during his Wednesday (April 2) audience comes after his much-discussed comments on gays soon after his election a year ago.
Cardinal Dolan: Pope Francis opened door to gay civil unions debate
By David Gibson — March 10, 2014
NEW YORK (RNS) When asked if accepting civil unions would make him “uncomfortable,” New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan said it would because it could “water down” the traditional religious view of marriage.
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