Gay marriage a threat to humanity’s future: Pope

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – Pope Benedict said Monday that gay marriage was one of several threats to the traditional family that undermined “the future of humanity itself.” The pope made some of his strongest comments against gay marriage in a new year...

Church backs Ballarat MPs gay marriage switch

BALLARAT federal Labor MP Catherine King’s change of heart in supporting same-sex marriage has been welcomed by some Moorabool church leaders. Previously quoted as opposing changing the Marriage Act, she says she is now likely to support allowing same-sex marriage...

Keneally: Why I support gay marriage

I didn’t hear the word lesbian until I went to university. In my childhood, homosexuality was not discussed: not at home, not at church, not at school. I’m sure there were homosexual people in my classroom or community. Possibly even in my extended family....