Catholic Bishops Close Social Services to Prevent Adoption by Same-Sex Couples
According to the New York Times (Dec. 29, 2011) Roman Catholic bishops in Illinois have closed most of the Catholic Charities offices in the state rather than comply with a new requirement that says they must consider same-sex couples as potential foster care and adoptive parents if they want to receive state money. Catholic Charities is one of the nation’s most extensive social service networks, serving more than 10 million poor adults and children of many faiths across the country.