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The U.S. Catholic bishops have expressed their disapproval with a civil unions bill likely to be signed into law after passing Rhode Island’s state senate on June 29.
“In no way can civil union measures be considered a permissible compromise or a step in advancing the common good, said Bishop Salvatore J. Cordileone, Chairman of the U.S. bishops’ Subcommittee for the Promotion and Defense of Marriage, in a July 1 statement. “Instead, they directly violate principles of justice and accelerate the push to redefine marriage itself.”
The bill, likely to be signed by Governor Lincoln Chafee, would allow same-sex couples to enter into a “legal union” with “all the rights , benefits, protections, and responsibilities” as those of people who are married,” according to a statement released by the Senate. The bill passed with a vote of 21-16.
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“In no way can civil union measures be considered a permissible compromise or a step in advancing the common good, said Bishop Salvatore J. Cordileone, Chairman of the U.S. bishops’ Subcommittee for the Promotion and Defense of Marriage, in a July 1 statement. “Instead, they directly violate principles of justice and accelerate the push to redefine marriage itself.”
The bill, likely to be signed by Governor Lincoln Chafee, would allow same-sex couples to enter into a “legal union” with “all the rights , benefits, protections, and responsibilities” as those of people who are married,” according to a statement released by the Senate. The bill passed with a vote of 21-16.
Read more: ewtnnews.com/catholic-news/US.php?id=3524