Irish gov’t ‘committed’ to passing bill punishing ‘hate speech’ with up to 5 years in prison
So-called hate speech is 'dangerous' and 'ultimately, hate speech is not about free speech,' claimed Irish Justice Minister Helen McEntee.
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Marriage
Senate passes Democrats’ same-sex ‘marriage’ bill with 12 Republican votes
Twelve Republican senators voted to pass the 'Respect for Marriage Act,' even after the Senate rejected three amendments to protect religious liberty.
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Pope Francis is encouraging dissident bishops to spread error and sinful teaching
Pope Francis gave crucial support to the German and Belgian bishops in their heterodoxy during their respective visits to Rome, with devastating consequences for the Catholic Church.
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Philippines rejects UN demand to legalize abortion, divorce, and same-sex ‘marriage’
The country's leaders say they're not ready for the imposition of a leftist social agenda.
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Belgian bishops pushing same-sex ‘blessings’ praise ‘impressive’ meeting with Pope Francis
'I could say freely what I wanted, in an atmosphere of fraternity and respect.'
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UPDATED: Democrats’ same-sex ‘marriage’ bill advances again in the Senate
The same 12 Republicans joined Democrats to move forward with the bill again on Monday. A final vote is scheduled for Tuesday.
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Heritage Foundation launches ad campaign exposing threat to people of faith from same-sex ‘marriage’ bill
'America’s religious liberty is under attack with this impending vote in the Senate,' Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts said.
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Illinois bishop known for defending Church teaching on life, marriage to fill new role in Bishops’ Conference
The 147–91 vote in favor of Bishop Thomas Paprocki issued yet another victory to a prelate outspokenly courageous in his defense of human life and marriage.
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GOP congressman regrets voting for Democrats’ same-sex ‘marriage’ bill, urges Republicans to oppose it
'All of that stuff has to end. And we are fighting for that.'
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Head of John Paul II Institute: Same-sex couples shouldn’t be ‘deprived of God’s blessing’
Monsignor Philippe Bordeyne continued his previous defence of blessings for individuals in same-sex unions, saying 'behind the request for a blessing, there is often the same thirst for inclusion.'
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