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Ruling has a myriad of legal implications, say church officials; ‘difficult road ahead for people of faith’
June 27, 2015WASHINGTON (CNS)—Analyzing the ramifications of the June 26 same-sex marriage ruling for the Catholic Church at the national, state and local levels will take time, said Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore. It has implications for “hundreds, if not thousands” of laws at all levels, and there is “a difficult road ahead for people of […]
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Court rules same-sex marriage legal nationwide
June 27, 2015WASHINGTON (CNS)—In a landmark ruling, a divided Supreme Court June 26 said same-sex marriage is constitutional nationwide. “The nature of marriage is that, through its enduring bond, two persons together can find other freedoms, such as expression, intimacy, and spirituality,” wrote Justice Anthony Kennedy for the 5-4 majority. “This is true for all persons, whatever […]
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Catholic church leaders respond to US Supreme Court decision
June 26, 2015[View the story “Same-Sex marriage legal in US” on Storify]
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Atlanta archbishop responds to U.S. Supreme Court decision
June 26, 2015Atlanta Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory released this statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision legalizing same sex marriage: “Each U.S. Supreme Court decision that has ever been rendered has resulted in deep disappointment for some people and vindication for others. If we all agreed on the outcomes of these divisive cases, there would […]
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People express heartache, outrage as they mourn shooting victims
June 25, 2015WASHINGTON (CNS)—The tragic taking of nine lives at a historically black church in downtown Charleston, South Carolina, brought an outpouring of solidarity, compassion and sorrow from around the country. After an all-night search, police June 18 found the white man suspected of fatally shooting nine people, including the Rev. Clementa Pinckney, a state senator and […]
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Archbishop calls Charleston victims’ families ‘courageous … compassionate’
June 25, 2015ATLANTA—Parishioners of Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Atlanta prayed for strength for the people of Charleston, South Carolina, and healing for the nation at a special Mass June 20. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory celebrated the vigil Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes for the nine victims of the tragic June 17 shooting at Emanuel […]
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Pope speaks as a pastor in call to protect earth, USCCB president says
June 25, 2015WASHINGTON (CNS)—Pope Francis speaks with a pastor’s voice and with deep respect for science in calling the world to address threats to all life on earth through environmental degradation and the mindset of a “throwaway culture” in his encyclical, said the president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of Louisville, […]
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Atlanta Archdiocese teams with scientists to develop energy saving plan
June 25, 2015ATLANTA—Scientists and engineers at the University of Georgia are working with the Archdiocese of Atlanta to help parishes, schools and parishioners reduce their carbon footprint. Pope Francis’ encyclical presents a “moral imperative” to address climate change and can inspire the scientific community and faith organizations to work together, said Susan Varlamoff, the director of the […]
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Archbishop Gregory: Pope gives ‘pastoral admonition’ to care for fragile Earth
June 25, 2015Pope Francis released today his highly anticipated encyclical on the environment, an authoritative pastoral admonition for all of us to pay much closer attention to the fragile and threatened health of the Earth, which serves as our common home. Using one of the Canticles of St. Francis of Assisi as both the opening line and […]
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What to do? The pope’s practical tips for helping the environment
June 25, 2015VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Pope Francis’ encyclical “Laudato Si’, on Care for Our Common Home” is a call for global action as well as an appeal for deep inner conversion. He points to numerous ways world organizations, nations and communities must move forward and the way individuals—believers and people of good will—should see, think, feel and act. […]