By Stanislaus Alla New Delhi, Dec 18, 2023: In a groundbreaking declaration, the Vatican announced December 18 that same-sex couples and others, living in irregular relationships, could seek and receive a blessing. Cardinal Victor Manuel Fernadez, the recently appointed Prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine for the Faith announcedContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter New Delhi, Oct 17, 2023: The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI) on October 17 welcomed the Supreme Court’s refusal to grant legal recognition to same-sex marriages. The apex court’s “decision reaffirms the institution of traditional marriage, rooted in the sacred teachings and values held byContinue Reading
By Jose Kavi New Delhi, May 4, 2023: The Syro-Malabar Church, a prominent Catholic group in India, says it opposes legalizing same sex marriage, as it is “a denial of human nature and an injustice to the family system and society.” “Legalizing same-sex marriage could lead to calls for theContinue Reading
By Nilashish Chaudhary New Delhi, Sept 15, 2020: A Public Interest Litigation filed in the Delhi High Court has sought a declaration recognizing the right of same-sex couples to get married under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. The petition filed on behalf of activists and members of the LGBTQ communityContinue Reading
Sydney, Australia: Following a postal survey showing support for same-sex marriage, Australia’s Catholic bishops said that the nation’s laws need to protect those who understand marriage as it has always been viewed. “Parliamentarians must recognize and respect the concerns of the more than 4.8 million Australians who opposed a change toContinue Reading
Sydney: Churches in Australia have been daubed with anti-Christian graffiti amid an increasingly toxic debate about same-sex marriage. Last weekend Anglican and Baptist churches in Melbourne were defaced with the words “bash bigots” and “Crucify ‘no’ voters” – a reference to those who are voting “no” in a same-sex marriageContinue Reading
Rome: Earlier this week the Australian government, led by Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, declared that the country will partake in an optional postal plebiscite on same-sex marriage. Australians will be called to express their opinion by November 2017 on whether same-sex marriage should be legalized in the country. Unlike aContinue Reading
The Lithuanian parliament (Seimas) rejected a proposal last week for legalization of same-sex partnerships put forth mostly by members of the liberal faction. Twenty-nine members of Seimas voted in support for the legalization of same-sex partnerships, 59 voted against, and 20 abstained from voting. During the first stage of legislation,Continue Reading
The Church of England should not change its opposition to same-sex marriage but it should adopt a “fresh tone and culture of welcome and support” for gay people, a report has said. The House of Bishops report said there was “little support” for changing the Church’s teaching on marriage”, thatContinue Reading
Taipei: Thousands protested in Taipei Thursday against draft bills that would make Taiwan the first place in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage, arguing traditional family values would be undermined. Protesters dressed in white and holding placards with the slogans including “Stand forward for the next generation’s happiness” packed a streetContinue Reading