Sunday, May 1, 2011

Rhode Island Catholic Diocese Fights Against Civil Unions

PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- After playing a key role in defeating a push for gay marriage, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence has urged Rhode Island lawmakers to reject an alternative establishing civil unions for gay couples, calling them a "stepping stone" to gay marriage.

The comments came in an unsigned editorial in the diocese's newspaper, the Rhode Island Catholic. It followed state House Speaker Gordon Fox's decision to stop his push for gay marriage and offer civil unions as a compromise.


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