Confusion in Uruguay: Adoptions law celebrated by gays may not enable them to adopt after allSeptember 15th, 2009 Uruguay law may not enable gay adoptions after allMONTEVIDEO, Uruguay — A closer reading of an adoptions law promoted by Uruguay's gay rights groups suggests it might not enable adoptions by gay and lesbian couples after all. With the law awaiting President Tabare Vazquez's signature, gay rights groups have been celebrating the prospect that Uruguay could become the first country in Latin America to give gay and lesbian couples the opportunity to adopt.
Berlusconi insists relations with the Catholic Church are excellent despite scandalSeptember 7th, 2009 Berlusconi: Relations with church excellentROME — Silvio Berlusconi says relations between his government and the Catholic Church, which have been strained by a sex scandal involving the Italian premier, remain excellent. Berlusconi said Monday that contacts with the church are kept up "almost daily" by his top aide.
'Catholic church can love homosexuals, not homosexuality': Church FatherSeptember 4th, 2009 PANAJI - The Catholic church in Goa has steadfastly maintained it is against homosexuality. But a prominent Christian spiritual advisor has now said it is not against homosexuals per se.
Uruguay's lower house passes bill allowing gay, lesbian adoptionAugust 28th, 2009 Uruguay lawmakers OK gay adoptionMONTEVIDEO, Uruguay — Lawmakers in Uruguay have approved a bill allowing gay and lesbian couples to adopt. Despite opposition from Uruguay's Roman Catholic Church and some of the political opposition, the 99-seat Chamber or Representatives on Thursday passed the bill 40-13, with the remaining members absent.
Conn. priest convicted of stealing $1M to support a lavish lifestyle dies, diocese saysAugust 23rd, 2009 Conn. priest convicted of $1M theft dies in prisonBRIDGEPORT, Conn. — The Roman Catholic Diocese of Bridgeport says a Connecticut priest who pleaded guilty to stealing more than $1 million from a Darien parish to support a lavish lifestyle has died.
US Catholic sisters targeted in Vatican-ordered investigation want specifics about inquiryAugust 17th, 2009 Catholic sisters under Vatican review want answersSILVER SPRING, Md. — A group representing Roman Catholic sisters in the United States is raising concerns about why the Vatican is investigating them and who is funding the inquiry.
US Catholic delegation in Cuba to meet with local church leaders, discuss hurricane aidAugust 17th, 2009 US church leaders following up on Cuba storm aidHAVANA — A delegation of U.S. Roman Catholic bishops is in Cuba to follow up on hurricane recovery projects funded by the church.
Ailing Kennedy to miss funeral Mass for sister Eunice ShriverAugust 14th, 2009 Kennedy to miss sister Shriver's funeral MassHYANNIS, Mass. — Sen. Edward Kennedy, who is battling brain cancer, will not attend the funeral Mass for his sister Eunice Kennedy Shriver.
Ailing Sen. Edward Kennedy to miss funeral Mass for sister Eunice ShriverAugust 14th, 2009 Ted Kennedy to miss sister Shriver's funeral MassHYANNIS, Mass. — Sen. Edward Kennedy, who is battling brain cancer, will not attend the funeral Mass for his sister Eunice Kennedy Shriver.
VP Biden to join Shriver and Kennedy families for Eunice Kennedy Shriver' private funeral MassAugust 14th, 2009 VP Biden among Shriver funeral Mass inviteesHYANNIS, Mass. — Vice President Joe Biden is expected to join Eunice Kennedy Shriver's family and friends to bid final farewell to the founder of the Special Olympics in a Massachusetts church long associated with her family.
Mexico apologizes to Church after raid to nab drug suspect during Mass, but says necessaryAugust 5th, 2009 Mexico apologizes to Church after raid during MassMEXICO CITY — The Mexican government has apologized to Roman Catholic officials and parishioners after storming a church during Mass to arrest a drug suspect. But the Public Safety Department is standing by the decision to launch the raid, saying it was necessary to avoid a violent confrontation or escape.
Conn. priest who hired investigator claims bishop threatened to send him to live with nunsAugust 4th, 2009 Conn. whistle-blow priest says bishop scolded himNEW HAVEN, Conn. — A former Connecticut priest claims a bishop who played a leading national role in responding to the Catholic Church sex abuse scandal threatened to send him to live with nuns after he hired a private investigator to look into his pastor.
Church of England offers 2-for-1 service: A wedding for couples, baptisms for their kidsJuly 23rd, 2009 Church of England offers combined wedding, baptismLONDON — The Church of England is offering couples a two-for-one service — marriage for them and baptisms for their children. The church is recognizing the changing reality of British families, it said Thursday.
Lay Catholic group Voice of the Faithful gets infusion of donations after plea to membersJuly 21st, 2009 Lay Catholic group gets infusion of donationsBOSTON — Voice of the Faithful, the lay Catholic group founded during the church's clergy sex abuse scandal, has raised enough money to keep operating for now. The Massachusetts-based group sent a letter to its members last week, saying its financial situation was so dire that it might be forced to close its Needham headquarters unless it raised $60,000.
Fla. priest known as 'Father Oprah' to give 1st sermon since leaving Roman Catholic ChurchMay 31st, 2009 Fla. priest who left Catholic Church preps sermonMIAMI — A popular Miami priest nicknamed "Father Oprah" said Sunday that "church is about forgiveness" during his first sermon since leaving the Roman Catholic Church after photographs surfaced of him kissing his girlfriend on the beach. The Rev. Alberto Cutie (pronounced KOO'-tee-ay) gave the sermon at the Episcopal Church of The Resurrection in Miami.
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