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Nation/World news briefs: Dec. 12, 2022
Cardinal Dolan says Senate’s marriage bill threatens religious liberty
The Respect for Marriage Act “does not strike a balance that appropriately respects our nation’s commitment to the fundamental right of religious liberty,” said the cardinal, who is chairman of the U.S. bishops’ Committee for Religious Liberty.
Senate delays vote on measure to codify same-sex marriage in federal law
Catholic and other faith leaders opposed to the measure, titled the Respect for Marriage Act, said if it became law, it would jeopardize the religious freedom of millions of Americans “who have sincerely held beliefs” about traditional marriage.