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November 16, 2017

New marriage law must include conscience clauses, Australian archbishop says

Supporters of the "Yes" vote for marriage equality celebrate Nov. 15 in Sydney. After a majority of Australians indicated they favored same-sex marriage, Australia's bishops said legislators must ensure that any new law on marriage include protection for religious freedom.
CANBERRA, Australia – After a majority of Australians indicated they favored same-sex marriage, Australia's bishops said legislators must ensure that any new law on marriage includes protection for religious freedom.
Published in International
November 13, 2017

Edmonton couple’s adoption bid rejected because of religious beliefs, suit claims

Husband and wife kneel in prayer in front of church altar. “If our child began to question his/her own sexuality, our answers would be based on biblical perspectives,” the couple wrote in an email to Alberta Child and Family Services March 6.
A Christian couple in Edmonton has filed a lawsuit against Alberta Child and Family Services claiming the agency denied their application to adopt due to their religious beliefs about marriage and sexuality. 
Published in Canada
June 2, 2016

Social conservatives divided on Tories nixing traditional marriage policy

A Conservative Party member from British Columbia looks with a 'no/non' voting card in his hand. Many party members have mix feelings regarding the removal of the traditional definition of marriage from the party’s official policy after the Vancouver convention May 26-28.

OTTAWA – At their recent policy convention held May 26-28 in Vancouver, the Conservative Party removed the traditional definition of marriage from its official policy, leaving social conservatives divided.

Published in Canada
March 1, 2016

West African bishops urge Catholics to defend traditional marriage, family

Men in Accra, Ghana, look at a newspaper stand in this Dec. 8, 2012, file photo. West African bishops urge Catholics to defend traditional marriage as influences from other nations are offered as keys to development.

ACCRA, Ghana - The bishops of the Regional Episcopal Conference of West Africa called on Catholics to defend traditional marriage and the family as they met in the Ghanaian capital.

Published in International