by John | Jan 19, 2012 | News, Overseas commentary, World news
From sea to shining sea today, articles on Catholic involvement in the marriage equality issue appeared in two separate papers. On the east coast, a New York Times analysis article assesses the evolution of legislators’ opinions on marriage equality. On the west...
by John | Jan 10, 2012 | News, World news
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...
by John | Dec 13, 2011 | Australian news, News
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...
by John | Oct 1, 2011 | AME media releases, News
Religious celebrants have nothing to fear from marriage equality / Archbishop invited to meet “defective” couples Australian marriage equality advocates have moved to quell fears about same-sex marriages among Australia’s Catholic Bishops, saying...
by John | Sep 26, 2011 | Australian commentary
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....