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'Transgender mandate' struck down by federal court
The Obama-era regulation would require most doctors throughout the country to perform gender-transition surgeries upon request, despite any conscience-based or prudential objections. Read more
Tax churches that oppose gay marriage, Democratic candidate says
A Democratic candidate for president has said religious institutions should be stripped of their tax-exempt status if they oppose same-sex... Read more
Children at risk from porn, trafficking, gender identity, summit hears
Advocates for children, parents, and women’s rights all spoke out against growing threats of the sexualization of children at a... Read more
'Words matter' bishops say as Supreme Court hears LGBT cases
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a trio of cases that could decide whether or not federal... Read more
Polish archbishop compares LGBT movement to communist regime
Archbishop Marek Jędraszewski of Krakow made the comparison in a pastoral letter to the archdiocese released on Sept. 28, as he announced... Read more
In England, Christian doctor loses trans beliefs case
An employment tribunal in England stated Wednesday that a biblical view of sex and gender is “incompatible with human dignity”... Read more
Notre Dame students disturbed by anti-Catholic rhetoric
Students and observers are reacting to a hand-painted sign, posted outside an academic hall at the University of Notre Dame,... Read more
Christian think tank warns of flaws in Australian religious discrimination bill
Freedom for Faith, a Christian legal think tank, expressed concerns last week over unintended consequences of the Australian government's religious... Read more
Lawyers' group hesitant about Australia's religious discrimination bill
The president of the Law Council of Australia signalled dissatisfaction with the government's religious discrimination bill Wednesday. Among his concerns... Read more
Democrats say ‘nones’ are largest religious group, warn against religious liberty claims
The Democratic National Committee last week passed a resolution recognizing so-called “nones” as “the largest religious group” in the party... Read more
Study finds no 'gay gene' - What that means for Catholic morality
After a major scientific study found there is not a singular genetic marker for homosexualty, a Catholic theologian explained that... Read more
Kentucky Supreme Court hears religious freedom case over LGBT shirts
Blaine Adamson, owner of the Lexington, Kentucky-based print shop Hands On Originals, was sued for declining to print T-shirts promoting... Read more
Law and Justice Party leader praises Polish archbishop for LGBT opposition
The leader of Poland’s ruling party praised the Archbishop of Krakow on Sunday for his opposition to the redefinition of... Read more
Labor Department rule aims to widen religious freedom protection for employers
The new policy expands a Johnson-era executive order protecting the rights of religious employers with federal government contracts to hire... Read more
What the Philadelphia foster care case could mean for the Supreme Court
When the U.S. Supreme Court mandated legal recognition of same-sex marriage in the 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges decision, the majority... Read more
Christian baker asks for dismissal of lawsuit over cake signifying gender transition
Attorneys for Denver-area cake artist Jack Phillips filed a motion this week to dismiss a third lawsuit seeking to force... Read more
APA launches task force to reduce stigma of 'ethical' polyamorous relationships
People who practice consensual polygamy are the focus of a special task force recently launched by the American Psychological Association,... Read more
Catholic school teacher fired for gay marriage sues Archdiocese of Indianapolis
A teacher at a Catholic school in Indianapolis whose contract was terminated due to his same-sex marriage is suing the... Read more
Australians debate merits of religious discrimination bill
The religious discrimination bill proposed by Australia's coalition government is being well received generally, though some conservative members of parliament... Read more
