"There have been few changes in our moral, sexual, and legal culture more precipitous or, in some ways, more dramatic than the normalization of homosexuality and the growing acceptance of same-sex marriage." So wrote Commonweal's editors in "The Truth about Marriage [1]" in the aftermath of two 2013 Supreme Court rulings that fundamentally altered the legal view on marriage between two people of the same sex. Although the editors noted the magazine's skepticism and caution regarding the legalization of same-sex marriage, they also noted Commonweal's stance on defending the rights and dignity of homosexual persons both in society and in the church.

Through the years, the magazine has engaged the twinned issues of sexuality and marriage, with articles and essays from contributors on both sides of the question, always carefully and thoughtfully argued. This page features some of Commonweal's most important pieces on Catholicism and same-sex marriage, including editorials, analysis, and blog posts; we will update it with new material as the larger debate continues.