I want to focus on the importance of supporting marriage. I always speak about the need to respect everyone's human dignity - regardless of their sexual orientation. I think strengthening marriage is something that benefits everyone.

The reality of marriage as the union of a mother and a father is grounded in our very biology.

If we misuse the gift of sexuality, we're going to suffer the consequences, and I firmly believe we are suffering the consequences.

Certainly our gay and lesbian brothers and sisters need to be supported in living out their call to holiness.

Care for life and physical health, with due regard for the needs of others and the common good, is concomitant with respect for human dignity.

In places where marriage's core meaning has been altered through legal action, officials are beginning to target for punishment those believers and churches that refuse to adapt.

I want to focus on the importance of supporting marriage. I always speak about the need to respect everyone's human dignity - regardless of their sexual orientation. I think strengthening marriage is something that benefits everyone.