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Lesbian principal will retain post at German Catholic elementary school

July 30, 2015

The head of a German elementary school run by the Catholic Church will retain her position, despite having registered a civil union with her lesbian partner.

The Bavarian school, administered by Caritas, the Catholic charity, had announced the termination of the woman’s contract, effective July 31. But as a new labor law entered into force in Germany, barring discrimination against homosexuals, the decision was reversed.

 


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  • Posted by: Lucius49 - Jul. 31, 2015 3:14 PM ET USA

    There are times when Catholics must defy the law especially unjust laws. This law violates freedom of religion. Beware the Leviathan State.