He described the Catholic Church's beliefs as facing a number of threats, and he included same-sex marriage on the list.
"Knowing, too, the value of family and marriage, we as Christians attach great importance to defending the integrity and the uniqueness of marriage between one man and one woman from any kind of misinterpretation," he said, according to the Associated Press. "Here the common engagement of Christians, including many Orthodox and Oriental Orthodox Christians, makes a valuable contribution to building up a society equipped for the future." » | Lucas Grindley | Sunday, September 25, 2011
