Bishop Joseph Strickland, in a critique of the cultural normalization of same-sex relationships and transgender ideology, reflects on the Sixth Commandment — “You shall not commit adultery” — and its crucial role in preserving the sanctity of marriage and family. He emphasizes that this commandment is not just a prohibition but a divine call to live in purity, self-giving love, and commitment. Strickland explains modern society’s rejection of God’s plan for human love, pointing to the widespread acceptance of adultery, contraception, fornication, and pornography as evidence of moral decline. He stresses that the Church’s teachings on chastity apply to all […]
Speaking to LifeSite's Vatican correspondent on the sidelines of the consistory, the English cardinal defended his controversial 2013 text in which he likened same-sex activity to Christ's gift of self in the Holy Eucharist.
Martin carefully avoided the Church’s condemnation of homosexuality activity and the homosexual inclination in his latest scandalous article, joined by a prominent Jesuit from Africa.
'Therefore, in accordance with the decision of the Hungarian Catholic Bishops' Conference, I urge pastors in the Diocese of Szombathely not to perform blessings for same-sex couples,' wrote Bishop János Székely.
Calling the Vatican's scandalous approval of the blessing of same-sex 'couples' inspiring, the Diocese of Hong Kong said it 'hopes' people will seek these blessings while praising Pope Francis for his 'keen pastoral instincts.'
The 'basic order of ecclesiastical service' states that employees’ private lives, 'in particular relationships and intimacy, are not subject to legal assessment.'