Kim Davis
Vatican on Pope Francis and Kim Davis: Meeting no ‘support’ for her case
By Rosie Scammell — October 2, 2015
VATICAN CITY (RNS) The Vatican now says the pope's moment with the controversial Kentucky clerk was not a "real" meeting or "a form of support of her position."
Wedding cake showdown: Bakery owners refuse to pay damages to lesbian couple
By Reuters — October 1, 2015
The owners, who refused on religious grounds to sell the couple a cake, now refuse to pay court-ordered damages. They were lauded by evangelicals at the Value Voters Summit last week beside Kim Davis.
In meeting Kim Davis, Pope Francis confounds and challenges (COMMENTARY)
By Jacob Lupfer — September 30, 2015
(RNS) Conservative Catholics often complain that Pope Francis, especially in his unscripted moments, sows confusion. Now, for a change, progressives are grappling with that frustration.
Pope Francis met Kentucky clerk Kim Davis: ‘Stay strong!’
By David Gibson — September 30, 2015
(RNS) The pope reportedly met secretly with the born-again Christian, who has become a hero of the religious right for going to jail rather than issuing marriage licenses to gay couples.
Pope Francis backs ‘conscientious objection’ to marriage licenses for gay couples
By Reuters — September 28, 2015
Aboard his return flight to Rome, Pope Francis said government officials have a moral right to refuse to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples. He also spoke sternly about clergy sex abuse.
Kim Davis, Kentucky clerk in gay marriage dispute, switches to Republican Party
By Reuters — September 26, 2015
(Reuters) "We came to the conclusion that the Democratic Party left us a long time ago, so why were we hanging on?" she said.
Defiant Kim Davis still won’t sign marriage licenses, but won’t stop others
By Mike Wynn — September 14, 2015
The Kentucky county clerk, who spent five days in jail, returned to her office Monday (Sept. 14) under a judge's order that licenses be available to all.
Gay rights group posts billboard in Kim Davis’ Kentucky town
By Trisha Thadani — September 13, 2015
Their goal is to "expose how the anti-LGBT movement is selective in what rules to follow and how they choose to define 'traditional...' , a spokesman said.
Morality drives billionaire brothers to lead Ted Cruz’s financial backers
By Reuters — September 11, 2015
The Wilks brothers of Texas -- devoutly Christian conservatives who think climate change is "God's will" -- are pumping millions into the Cruz campaign.
Kim Davis may be out of jail, but conscience conflicts remain (COMMENTARY)
By Jennifer A. Marshall — September 10, 2015
(RNS) Now is the time to seek out the solutions that can help us all coexist peaceably and avoid the drama being played out in Rowan County, Ky.
The ‘Splainer: What’s an Apostolic Christian and why is Kim Davis’ hair so long?
By Emily McFarlan Miller — September 9, 2015
(RNS) Apostolic Pentecostals are the strictest of all the Pentecostal groups. They don't believe in the Trinity, avoid alcohol, don’t watch TV, and ask women not to cut their hair. Oh, and they object to same-sex marriage.
Embattled Ky. county clerk delays return to work
By Mike Wynn — September 9, 2015
U.S. District Judge David Bunning warned Davis she would be sanctioned again if she violates the conditions of her release
Ky. clerk Kim Davis thanks supporters on release from jail
By Andrew Wolfson — September 8, 2015
GRAYSON, Ky. — With Survivor's "Eye of the Tiger" playing in the background, Davis was flanked by Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee and about 1,000 supporters outside the Carter County (Ky.) Detention Center.
Kim Davis’ lawyer files new appeal to free Kentucky clerk
By Reuters — September 7, 2015
Davis, jailed for refusing to issue marriage license to gay couples, told lawyers she's prepared to stay in jail, reading her Bible, rather than sign licenses she says violate her religious beliefs.
Kim Davis emerges as lightning rod for religious freedom among some Republicans
By David Jackson — September 5, 2015
Many Republican presidential candidates took a hard line in support of Kim Davis, echoing their criticism of gay marriage. Former Gov. Mike Huckabee called Davis' arrest the "criminalization of Christianity."
