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Why you should pay attention to Clinton’s speech on gay rights

By Russell Shaw. What lies below surface is administration’s coercion on behalf of LGBT interests

What the Scripture really says about homosexual acts

By Robert A. J. Gagnon. Leading Bible authority on homosexuality debunks 'arrogant' Newsweek cover story

USCCB negotiates pitfalls of coalition memberships

By Russell Shaw. Pro-life activists cry foul over some alliances with pro-choice, pro-same-sex-marriage groups

The Selling of Gayness in America

This article has free access for all visitors. By Val J. Peter. Three-point social manipulation attack aimed to make homosexual behavior acceptable

TCA Faith

By Father Ray Ryland. The Catholic answer to your questions about Scripture, theology, morality and apologetics.

Supreme Court weighs same-sex marriage cases

By Russell Shaw. Justices to issue rulings on Proposition 8, Defense of Marriage Act by the time the term ends in June

Student groups test Catholic identity on campuses

By Brian Fraga. Boston College fights condom distribution, while other universities respond to requests for gay groups

Startling reality

By Msgr. Owen F. Campion. Acceptance of same-sex marriage in predominantly Catholic countries disappointing; what’s needed now.

Speaking against homosexuality gets risky

By Mary Russell. Legislative acts and court cases in California, Colorado and Canada have some fearing that opposition to homosexuality could become socially, politically and legally dangerous

Same-sex marriage: a trend to sweep the nation?

By Gerald Korson. Despite losses, the fight for traditional matrimony still eclipses homosexual unions

Same-sex marriage initiatives

By Valerie Schmalz. Bishop foresees government attempts to marginalize the Church

Same-Sex Adoption

By Richard P. Fitzgibbons. A dangerous social experiment. (Subscription required)

Rooted in God, not herself

In Focus article. By Melinda Selmys. Former lesbian -- now a married mother of five -- tells how she found sexual authenticity through her faith and belief in God

Robert P. Lockwood: Who is to blame for a bad day?

Lousy reporting in the media is enough to make a guy wish he hadn’t gotten out of bed in the morning. Subscription required

Robert P. Lockwood: The truth about bullying

This article has free access for all visitors. It’s not just kids who harass, and homosexuals are not the only targets; bullying is an ‘everybody issue’

Robert P. Lockwood: The new media 'normal'

Homosexual characters abound on TV shows, but good luck finding a practicing, faith-filled Catholic

Robert P. Lockwood: Responding to Anne Rice's allegations

By Robert P. Lockwood. Author’s dramatic departure from Church helped media meat grinder resurrect old urban legends

Release of files is latest chapter in clergy abuse crisis

By Valerie Schmalz. Soon-to-be-published audit report shows just six credible abuse allegations in 2012, says official

Readers would accept celibate homosexual priests

But the priest or candidate must first overcome same-sex tendencies, many say in reply to OSV Question of the Week

Poking holes in logic of same-sex marriage ruling

This article has free access for all visitors. By Christopher Kaczor. Judge’s decision makes claims about discrimination, procreation’s role that don’t hold up under scrutiny

Overlooked teaching

By Melinda Selmys. Everybody knows the Church is opposed to homosexual acts. But what about its urging of support for homosexual Catholics?

Outreach to Homosexual Persons

By Jeffrey Keefe. The Understanding Heart — Part I. (Subscription required)

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Letters to the editor about Bil Keane, homosexuality, Roman Missal, Occupy Wall Street, and Steve Jobs

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Letters to the Editor about Father John Corapi, homosexuality, Rep. Paul Ryan and social teaching. Subscription required

Openers: Turning a Catholic spotlight on marriage — society's basic building block

This column has free access for all visitors. By John Norton. As this issue came together, we noticed a theme emerge: marriage.

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New EWTN series promotes traditional family

By Jim Graves. ‘Authentically Free at Last’ shares why God’s original plan for marriage is the best.

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Learning what to say in the marriage debate

By Emily Stimpson. An expert offers tips on how to defend the Church’s stance on marriage.

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Letters to the Editor about culture wars, divorce, homosexuality, clergy sexual abuse and marriage. Subscription required

Is the Church Homophobic?

By Carl Olson. Misuse of language. (Subscription required)

Infidelity up on 'Brokeback'

There's a seldom-discussed theme in this Oscar-nominated film: Affairs damage marriages, and our actions have repercussions

In Focus: The common-sense case against same-sex unions

By Janet Smith. Just as like cannot attract like in magnetic fields, homosexuality is contrary to natural law

How to cope with a loved one's same-sex attraction

In Focus article. By Stephanie Kornexl. When interacting with a friend or loved one who has same-sex attraction, it is vital to stay connected without enabling their behavior or condemning them

How Catholic professor won free-speech battle at Illinois

By Joseph O'Brien. Fired for teaching Church views on homosexuality, he is reinstated after outpouring of support

Homosexual 'marriage' gains entry

Our Takes. Anything that seems to legitimize homosexual activists' cause is an affront to the true definition of marriage.

Hold off on that love in the afternoon

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Helping Catholics with same-sex attraction

By Gail Besse. Bishops' guidelines are making a difference in how dioceses and parishes minister to individuals struggling with homosexuality.

Girls pressured into same-sex experimentation

By Emily Stimpson. The trend is part of a cultural push to normalize homosexuality and redefine how young people think about sex

Gay marriage's impact on Canadian Church, society

By Brian Fraga. Could our northern neighbor’s intolerance of opposing views become reality here in the U.S.?

Fullness of time

By Msgr. Charles Pope. Eternity means more than just a long time — God does not dwell in time the way we understand it.

Firefighters hot over gay pride parade

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Episcopal decision

By Msgr. Owen F. Campion. Episcopal Church’s decision to bless same-sex unions is discouraging news for Catholics

Effects of the Fall

By Msgr. Charles Pope. Animals suffered before the Original Sin, but suffering is linked to the Fall

Editorial: How Catholic teaching can prevent the marital decline

This editorial column has free access for all visitors. The strongest defense of marriage is the example of strong marriages.

Editorial: Down with bullying

This editorial column has free access for all visitors. Catholics need models of behavior that show them how to negotiate the twin pitfalls of our age, blindness and noisy gongs.

Editorial: Catholic school conundrum

This editorial column has free access for all visitors. The Church ‘never looks for reasons to turn anyone away from a Catholic education’ but needs to have discretion to create an environment conducive to its aims.

Editorial: All about love

Free access for all visitors. The Catholic Church is one of the only institutions of note taking a stand against this cultural tsunami.

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Critics decry John Jay report's findings on homosexual priests

By Brian Fraga. Researchers bowed to political correctness, were not adequately trained in psychology, they say

Communal sacrament

By Msgr. Charles Pope. Private prayer is not main point or purpose to be pursued at the time of receiving holy Communion.

Chick-fil-A controversy

By Teresa Tomeo. Recent attacks on Dan Cathy for standing up for family values violate the First Amendment

Catholic Charities cuts homosexual adoption ties

This article has free access for all visitors. By Valerie Schmalz. Controversial arrangement ends amid budgetary pressures, protests

Austrian cardinal speaks on controversies

By Emily Stimpson. Cardinal Schönborn discusses decision to go to Medjugorje, priestly dissent

After the desert: A faithful Catholic's reflection on same-sex attraction

By Steve Gershom. One faithful Catholic’s reflection on same-sex attraction and vocation

A Warning

By Father Benedict Groeschel, C.F.R. Deception of the A.P.A. study on homosexuality noted

A line in the sand

To accept the orientation and not the sin, Christians must walk a delicate tightrope

A Gentle Man of Courage

By Father Benedict Groeschel, C.F.R. This wise priest was a great encouragement for those who quietly carry their crosses. (Subscription required)

‘Don’t ask, don’t tell’ makes sense

By Russell Shaw. Accept homosexuals as neighbors, co-workers, parishioners and friends, but not the attempt to foist unconditional acceptance of the homosexual lifestyle

"Male and Female He Created Them"

By Melinda Selmys. What does the Church teach about homosexuality?