Catholic Church abandons social services for homeless

One of my favorite parts of going home to Washington D.C. for the holidays is the opportunity to find out what's really going on in national politics. Sure, you can watch the news or read the newspaper anywhere in this country and learn about current events. But only in D.C. are people truly immersed in the political arena.So when I went home this winter break, I was surprised to discover that one of the hottest topics had nothing to do with the White House or Congress, but rather with the intense battle brewing between the Catholic Archdiocese of Washington, the City Council and the homeless. The issue? Believe it or not, gay marriage.