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March 16, 2015

Debate over gays in St. Patrick’s parades roils Irish on big day

Elaine Corrigna of Achill Island, Ireland, smiles before the start of the St. Patrick's Day parade in New York March 17, 2009.

NEW YORK - St. Patrick’s Day is associated as much with Roman Catholicism as it is with Irish-Americans, but this year some of the faithful aren’t happy with the inclusion of gays and lesbians marching under their own banner for the first time in parades in Boston and New York.

Published in International
September 4, 2014

Gay groups in St. Patrick’s parade all right with N.Y. Cardinal Dolan

Activists protest against the exclusion of the gay community during the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in New York, March 17. Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York, who will be the grand marshal of next year's parade, said he continues to support the pa rade committee after it lifted a ban prohibiting gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender groups from marching openly in the annual event.

NEW YORK - After years of strong resistance, organizers of New York’s St. Patrick’s Day parade said that gays and lesbians will be allowed to march under their own banner for the first time, and Cardinal Timothy Dolan — the parade’s grand marshal next March — has welcomed the move.

Published in International
December 18, 2012

In Holy Land, Christmas traditions include family, parades and Mass

The Musallam family puts final touches on a Christmas tree at their apartment in the West Bank city of Bethlehem Dec. 15. Christmastime for Christians in the Holy Land is family time -- with many attending services, presenting gifts, visiting friends and sharing traditional treats. Pictured with Rami Musallam and his wife, Loreen, are 8-year-old Ameer, 4-month-old Sarah, and Aram, 5.

JERUSALEM - The simmering smell of cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves in Catholic parishes

Published in Vatican