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Posted on July 22, 2016September 26, 2026

The only way to restore public confidence in Catholic bishops

By Phil Lawler

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The revelation that the apostolic nuncio in Washington quashed an investigation into the alleged misconduct of an American archbishop is another damaging blow to the wounded credibility of the Catholic hierarchy. Nearly fifteen years after the sex-abuse

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Posted on July 16, 2016September 26, 2026

Methodists defy ban and elect first openly lesbian bishop

By Erin Rook

The Rev. Karen Oliveto, right, is the first openly gay bishop in the United Methodist Church.
The Rev. Karen Oliveto, right, is the first openly gay bishop in the United Methodist Church.

The Western district of the United Methodist Church elected its first openly gay bishop Friday night, bucking the denomination’s ban on

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Posted on July 2, 2016September 26, 2026

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH MOVES TOWARD ACCEPTING HOMOSEXUALITY WITH NOMINATION OF 3 GAY BISHOPS

BY KELLY FRAZIER

THE NOMINATION OF THREE OPENLY GAY MINISTERS GOES AGAINST THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH’S RULES ON HOMOSEXUALITY.

Three ministers of United Methodist Church, Rev. Karen Oliveto, Rev. David Meredith and Rev. Frank Wulf- have been nominated for Bishop

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Posted on June 23, 2016September 26, 2026

Catholic Bishops Back NOM’s Hate March

SHAME, SHAME, SHAME!

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

 

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has issued a statement urging Catholics to attend NOM’s anti-LGBT hate march this weekend. They write:

 

March for Marriage 2016

On June 25, 2016, the day before the

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Posted on May 12, 2016September 20, 2026

Francis agrees to possibility of setting up commission to study women deacons in early Church

In an audience with female religious superiors, the Pope has agreed to back the establishment of a commission to study women deacons in the early Church. Cardinal Carlo Maria Martini proposed such a move back in the 90’s. The Italian

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Posted on April 25, 2016September 20, 2026

Charlotte gay wedding defies United Methodist Church rules

Pastor, retired bishop marry same-sex couple at Charlotte’s First United Methodist Church

Officiating at the wedding could result in reprimand or a church trial if complaints are filed

The denomination’s Book of Discipline only sanctions marriage between a man and

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Posted on April 15, 2016September 16, 2026

CNS Director Tony Spence Forced Out

by Kevin Clarke

Tony Spence
Tony Spence receiving the St. Francis de Sales award in 2010 from the Catholic Press Association, the association’s highest honor.

Tony Spence has stepped down from his position as Director and Editor in Chief of Catholic News

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Posted on March 15, 2016September 12, 2026

Catholic charity group cancels gay singer’s North Carolina performance

by Sylvia Tan

‘This is the sad part they’re doing it in the name of God. And I’m having a problem with that… Discrimination needs to stop!’ Says blues singer Kat Williams

The organizers of a Catholic charity gala in 

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Posted on March 8, 2016September 12, 2026

The Catholic Church in Michigan just made an important concession toward gay couples

By Peter Holley

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For years, the Catholic Church has been in the throes of a heated debate over how accepting it should be of gay relationships.

The church teaches that gay behavior is sinful; however, no institution is immune from

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Posted on March 8, 2016September 12, 2026

Transgender Catholics hope to build bridges in the Church

By Michael O’Loughlin

Transgender

Tens of thousands of Catholics descend on Los Angeles each winter to sharpen their ministry skills, partaking in dozens of workshops and seminars about liturgy, prayer, Bible, and parish life as part of the LA Religious Education

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