The New York Times: Unions That Divide: Churches Split Over Gay Marriage

Laurie Goodstein | The New York Times (United States) At a black Pentecostal church in Raleigh, N.C., the Rev. Patrick Wooden entered the sanctuary on Sunday to a standing ovation, …Continue reading »

The Canadian Press: Catholic bishops denounce threats to religious freedom

The Canadian Press (Canada) Canada’s Roman Catholic bishops say religious voices have a right to be heard in public debates and shouldn’t be shouldered aside in the name of separation …Continue reading »

The New York Times: After Obama’s Decision on Marriage, a Call to Pastors

PETER BAKER and RACHEL L. SWARNS | The New York Times (United States) WASHINGTON — About two hours after declaring his support for same-sex marriage last week, President Obama gathered …Continue reading »

EFE: Santorum recomienda a Romney que use el matrimonio gay como arma política

EFE (EE.UU.) Washington, 12 may (EFE).- El exsenador Rick Santorum ha instado al aspirante a la candidatura presidencial republicana Mitt Romney a utilizar el asunto de los matrimonios entre parejas …Continue reading »

AP: Romney insta a graduados a honrar compromisos familiares

The Associated Press (EE.UU.) LYNCHBURG, Virginia, EE.UU. — La religión mormona de Mitt Romney ha moldeado su vida, pero apenas la mencionó al hablar el sábado ante graduados en una …Continue reading »

El Financiero: Argentina está a la vanguardia en derechos civiles

Notimex | El Financiero (México) Buenos Aires.- Argentina se colocó en los últimos años a la vanguardia en materia de derechos civiles en América Latina al permitir el matrimonio entre …Continue reading »

The New York Times: Harming the Troops

Editorial | The New York Times (United States) Republican lawmakers love to say they are protective of religious freedom and supportive of the military. Last week, Republicans on the House …Continue reading »

BBC: Los derechos del compañero del sacerdote gay colombiano

BBC (Reino Unido) La relación duró más de 28 años pero, cuando después del fallecimiento de su pareja, “Pedro” (no es su verdadero nombre) intentó cobrar la pensión de sobreviviente …Continue reading »

NYTimes: Civil Unions Bill Dies in Colorado

Dan Frosch | New York Times (USA) DENVER — A bill that would have allowed civil unions for same-sex couples in Colorado died late Tuesday night after lawmakers reached an …Continue reading »

NYTimes: North Carolina Voters Pass Same-Sex Marriage Ban

Campbell Robertson | New York Times (United States) As expected, North Carolinians voted in large numbers on Tuesday for an amendment that would ban same-sex marriages, partnerships and civil unions, becoming …Continue reading »

AP: Billy Graham Backs NC Anti-Gay Marriage Amendment

Martha Waggoner | Associated Press (USA) The Rev. Billy Graham urged North Carolina voters Wednesday to support an amendment to the state constitution banning gay marriage, a move that an …Continue reading »