Tag: Family issues
LGBTQ Catholics stung by Vatican rebuff of same-sex unions
The Vatican’s declaration that same-sex unions are a sin the Roman Catholic Church cannot bless was no surprise for LGBTQ Catholics in the United...
Chinese single moms, denied benefits, press for change
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Sarah Gao had a busy job. As the head of a 500 million yuan ($76.8 million) investment fund, she was constantly...
Africans rethink big, bountiful weddings as pandemic bites
KAMPALA, Uganda — The moment of truth for Ivan Arinaitwe came when he had to choose among many relatives and friends whom to invite...
Kuwait’s #MeToo moment: Women denounce harassment, violence
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Abrar Zenkawi was cruising toward the beach in Kuwait City when she saw a man waving and smiling in...
Joint custody of son, no spousal support in Adele divorce
LOS ANGELES — Adele will share custody of her 8-year-old son and won't be paying child support to her now-ex-husband Simon Konecki, according to...
Missouri woman whose dad aided murder-suicide found guilty
MISSION, Kan. — A former Missouri jail guard has been convicted of convincing her terminally ill father to fatally shoot her estranged husband with...
Prosecutor: Man propped dead wife on sofa in front of kids
ANAHEIM, Calif. — A Southern California man who killed his wife propped up her body on a sofa, told their children she was drunk...
Missouri pastor on leave after offensive sermon on wives
MALDEN, Mo. — A southeastern Missouri preacher went on leave from his church and is seeking professional counseling after giving a sermon that chastised...
LGBTQ rights bill ignites debate over religious liberty
A sweeping bill that would extend federal civil rights protections to LGBTQ people is a top priority of President Joe Biden and Democrats in...
Diverse group of cities have highest rates of gay households
ORLANDO, Fla. — Once known for singer Anita Bryant's anti-gay rights campaign and a ban on gay and lesbian adoptions, Florida is now home...