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UK Prelates on Same-Sex Marriage Bill: It's Not too Late to Think Again

Warn That Legislation Is 'Far More Profound Than First Appears'

London, May 16, 2013 (Zenit.org) | 776 hits

Here is a statement from Archbishop Vincent Nichols of Westminster and Archbishop Peter Smith of Southwark regarding the same-sex "marriage" bill set to be debated next week in Parliament. * * * We urge members of the House of Commons to think again about the long term consequences of the Marriage (same sex cou...

Articles from "Bishops' Documents"

Request of Ecclesiastical Communion on the Part of the New Patriarch of Babylon of the Chaldeans

Vatican City, February 04, 2013 (Zenit.org) | 1679 hits

Here is the translation of the request by the newly elected Patriarch of Babylon of the Chaldeans,Louis Raphaël I Sako, to Pope Benedict XVI. * * * January 31, 2013 Most Holy Father, The …

"I Am Profoundly Sorry for These Sins Against You."

Los Angeles, February 01, 2013 (Zenit.org) | 1856 hits

Here is the text of Archbishop Jose H. Gomez's statement on the release of clergy files in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. My brothers and sisters in Christ, This week we are releasing the …

"If Jesus and his Word could change the heart of Paul, His Word can change the mind and the heart of those who do not respect human life"

Washington, D.C., January 25, 2013 (Zenit.org) | 845 hits

Here are the notes from the homily given this morning by Bishop Kevin Farrell of Dallas, as the close of the all-night Vigil for Life held at the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. …

"All those children who die by abortion they have a name that only our Father knows"

Los Angeles, January 23, 2013 (Zenit.org) | 852 hits

Here is a Jan. 18 article fromArchbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles regarding Tuesday's 40th anniversary of the legalization of abortion in the United States. * * * As I write this, I am …

"We are United in Our Resolve to Pursue Full Legal Recognition of the Right to Life of Every Unborn Child"

Rome, January 16, 2013 (Zenit.org) | 814 hits

Here is the full text of the Catholic Bishops of Florida statement on the 40th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade. * * * January 22, 2013 It is with deep sorrow and regret that we mark this 40th …

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