Tag: same-sex union

The campaign for equal marriage rights has had limited success across much of Asia

Deep divisions over a statement on banning same-sex marriage emerged recently at the Lambeth Conference in Canterbury, England

Padilla said he will not go against the pronouncement of Muslim religious leaders

The Grand Imam said “same-sex marriage is considered immoral by all religions and is forbidden (Haram) under Islamic law"

“What will the people say if we prioritize (the same-sex union bill) while we face a lot of problems,” said Senator Pimentel

"It is high time that the Philippines provides equal rights and recognition for couples of the same sex"

Japan is the only nation of the Group of Seven countries that does not recognize same-sex unions

The pope emeritus said the issue of marriage and family has taken on a new dimension that cannot be ignored”

The ruling by the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith has not been well received by one of the world's richest national Churches

While a new law will be needed before same-sex marriages can actually take place, a lawyer called the ruling "revolutionary”