Washington State Sues Florist for Declining to Beautify Same-Sex ‘Wedding’

Attorney general says that Barronelle Stutzman violated a state consumer-protection law when she turned down business from a homosexual couple.

Should We Be Concerned About Pope Francis's Inaugural Mass?

Chicago Bishops: Same-Sex ‘Marriage’ Would Be Damaging for Illinois

Cardinal Francis George and the six auxiliary bishops of Chicago issue a letter highlighting the flaws associated with an Illinois proposal to redefine marriage.

Four State Battles Over Same-Sex ‘Marriage’ Highlight Dueling Church Strategies

Dioceses in some states work with campaign organizations that face well-funded opponents; in others, the local bishop keeps politics at arm’s length.

Catholic Doctors Tackle How to Survive in an 'Increasingly Toxic Culture'

At the annual Catholic Medical Association conference, Bishop Robert Vasa says the current health-care crisis is ‘a clarion call’ for Catholic doctors in the U.S.

Will ‘War on Women’ Drumbeat Help or Harm Obama’s Chances of Re-Election?

Pro-lifers predict it will backfire, exposing the president’s extreme record on abortion.

Chick-fil-A Backlash 'Important Moment' for Religious Freedom, Catholic League Head Says

Two mayors want to ban fast food store for its support of traditional marriage.

Bishop Cordileone Appointed Archbishop of San Francisco

Does the Church Hate Persons With Same-Sex Attraction?

Father Paul Check of Courage International puts the question of homosexuality in its proper context.

When Corporations Go Bad

Target and Starbucks Seek to Redefine Marriage

Cardinal Burke: Youth Understand Bankruptcy of Anti-Life Culture

Maryland Parish Joins the Fight Against Same-Sex 'Marriage' as Battle Heats Up

Supporters of traditional marriage resist efforts to make 'marriage equality' a pro-family cause.

Register Radio: Same-sex "Marriage" and Top Films of 2011

Thomas McDonald and Steven Greydanus

Newt Gingrich, Hillary Clinton and Religious Freedom

Georgetown University scholar Thomas Farr discusses religious freedom and a host of issues — from the Obama administration's promotion of "gay rights" abroad to the recent skirmish on religious liberty in the New Hampshire primaries.

Bishops and Other Religious Leaders Warn Against Redefining Marriage

Letter urges support for 'the unique meaning of marriage and the precious gift of religious freedom.'

Military Chaplains Are Allowed to Opt Out of Officiating Same-Sex 'Marriages'

New amendment provides that a military chaplain who objects to performing a marriage ceremony 'as a matter of conscience or moral principle' may not be forced to do so.

Spinning the Post-Weiner election

Redefining Marriage, Part 2: The Root of the Problem

Redefining Marriage, Part 1: Who’s to Blame?

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