Jane Belford (above right), chancellor of the Archdiocese of Washington, testifies on Oct. 26 against a D.C. City Council bill that would redefine marriage. Legal scholars and Church officials also said the bill would greatly infringe upon the religious liberty of individuals and groups that oppose redefining marriage. Seated next to Belford, from left to right, are Emmet Flood, an attorney with the law firm of Williams & Connolly; Edward Orzechowski, president and CEO of Catholic Charities; and Washington Auxiliary Bishop Martin Holley.A woman joins a rally at Freedom Plaza on Oct. 25, calling on the District to allow residents to vote on the definition of marriage.