civil marriage
In Lebanon, how to say ‘I do’ sparks fierce debate
By Associated Press — June 27, 2022
BEIRUT (AP) — In Lebanon, an on-again, off-again debate over whether such civil marriages may be held inside the country, and for whom, is contentious and mired in religious and political entanglements.
Archbishop Chaput ‘disturbed’ by Vatican synod debate, says ‘confusion is of the devil’
By David Gibson — October 21, 2014
NEW YORK (RNS) “I was very disturbed by what happened” at the Vatican's family synod, Archbishop Charles Chaput said. “I think confusion is of the devil, and I think the public image that came across was one of confusion.”
Italy’s Catholic bishops try to put brakes on speedy divorce law
By Josephine McKenna — May 30, 2014
ROME (RNS) “I do not believe you can call this an achievement, much less define it as historic,” said Monsignor Nunzio Galantino. “Speedy divorce will not help anyone.”
Britain starts talks on legalizing gay marriage
By Tracy Gordon — March 15, 2012
CANTERBURY, England (RNS) The British government has launched a 12-week consultation in England and Wales that is widely expected to lead to the legalization of same-sex marriage, despite strong opposition from Catholics and some Anglicans. By Trevor Grundy.
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