NYT > Same-Sex Marriage, Civil Unions, and Domestic Partnerships

• Japan Court Backs Same-Sex Marriage. Laws Still Block It.A court found that it was unconstitutional for the country not to recognize the unions. But change would come only if Parliament passes legislation.
• Vatican Says Priests Can’t Bless Same-Sex UnionsThe judgment was issued in response to questions from some pastors and parishes that sought to be more welcoming and inclusive of gay couples.
• Nevada Question 2 Election Results: Allow Same-Sex MarriageSee full results and maps from the Nevada election.
• Supreme Court Weighs Legacy of Same-Sex Marriage CaseThe justices considered whether a city may exclude a Catholic social services agency from its foster care system because it refuses to work with gay couples.
• Pope Backed Gay Civil Unions but Didn't Change Doctrine, Vatican SaysThe Vatican said the pope’s statements in favor of civil unions for gay couples did not change church doctrine.
• Pope Francis’ Views on Same-Sex Civil Unions Were Cut From a 2019 Vatican InterviewA Mexican broadcast company says Francis made the comments to its correspondent more than a year ago, and people close to the company say the Vatican then edited them out.
• The Pope and Same-Sex Civil UnionsA reader reacts to Francis’ “substantial course adjustment in calling for respect” for same-sex civil unions. Also: The illusion of small-town life; the president’s taxes.
• In Shift for Church, Pope Francis Voices Support for Same-Sex Civil UnionsThe comments, shown in a new documentary, are the strongest yet from a pontificate that has taken a more tolerant and inclusive tone.
• Gay Marriage, Religion and the CourtReaders take issue with an opinion written by Justice Clarence Thomas and joined by Justice Samuel Alito.
• Justices Thomas and Alito Question Same-Sex Marriage PrecedentThe justices, who dissented from the 2015 decision establishing a right to same-sex marriage, said it had cast “people of good will as bigots.”