The United States Supreme Court decision in Obergefell v. Hodges redefined marriage for the U.S. as between any two persons.
TheCatholic Church continues to hold that marriage is, and can only ever be, the union of one man and one woman; a conjugal (total) union that is ordered toward the good of the spouses and the procreation and education of children.Resources related to the United States Supreme Court decision in Obergefell v. Hodges:
- USCCB amicus brief filed in Obergefell v. Hodges
- USCCB Statement from Archbishop Kurtz (en español)
- Main messages (en español) about marriage
- Nationwide bulletin insert (en español)
- Backgrounder (en español)
Resources related to marriage redefinition
- Frequently Asked Questions about the Catholic Church's understanding of marriage
- A page with other resources on Catholic teaching on marriage
- Videos that explore the truth about marriage
- Resources for further study or reading
Resources related to gender:
- Gender Ideology Teaching Resource (a compilation of quotes from popes and Church documents)
- Created Male and Female: An Open Letter from Religious Leaders (December 15, 2017)