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Stephen Hildebrand, vice president for academic affairs at Franciscan University (left); Deborah Savage, professor of theology at Franciscan University (center); and Father Dave Pivonka, TOR, president of Franciscan University (right), at a panel discussion at the Oct. 24-26, 2024, “Man and Woman in the Order of Creation Conference.”

Franciscan University to launch Institute for the Study of Man and Woman

Nov 14, 2024

By Kate Quiñones

University President Father Dave Pivonka announced the launch of the Institute for the Study of Man and Woman during an... Read more

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during an event at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre on Sept. 20, 2024, in Atlanta.

Trump attacks Harris on her support of tax-funded transgender surgeries for prisoners

Oct 14, 2024

By Tyler Arnold

“Even the liberal media was shocked Kamala [Harris] supports taxpayer-funded sex changes for prisoners and illegal aliens,” the ad says. Read more

Panelists discuss how the transgender movement is impacting young women in particular at the 2024 Pray Vote Stand Summit panel “Saving America’s Daughters: Title IX and the Fight for Fairness.” From left to right: moderator Joseph Backholm, Macy Petty, Doreen Denny, and William Bock.

Pray Vote Stand Summit panelists push back against administration’s trans agenda

Oct 7, 2024

By Madalaine Elhabbal

Panelists at the annual Pray Vote Stand Summit in Washington, D.C., this past weekend discussed how the transgender movement is... Read more

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Pediatric association accused of ‘deceptive’ claims in favor of cross-sex treatments for minors

Sep 24, 2024

By Peter Pinedo

Twenty U.S. state attorneys general are accusing the nation’s largest association of pediatricians of issuing “deceptive” guidance in support of... Read more

Dublin, Ireland, on April 22, 2016.

Irish teacher jailed for third time over transgender pronoun dispute

Sep 3, 2024

By AC Wimmer

The long-standing case involves over 400 days already spent in prison — and ongoing legal battles. Read more

“We believe that more high-quality research in this rapidly evolving area of health care is what's needed, and our priority remains focused on patient safety and informed decision-making," says Dr. Scot Bradley Glasberg, president of the Plastic Surgery Foundation.

Plastic surgery expert expounds on insufficient evidence to justify trans surgeries for minors

Aug 21, 2024

By Kate Quiñones

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons has said that research on surgery for adolescents with gender dysphoria “simply isn’t strong... Read more

U.S. Supreme Court.

Supreme Court rejects Biden administration request to partially enforce new Title IX rules

Aug 16, 2024

By Daniel Payne

Several lower courts have already blocked the government’s more controversial new Title IX regulations concerning “gender identity.” Read more

Algeria's Imane Khelif (in red) punches Italy’s Angela Carini in the women’s 66kg preliminaries round of 16 boxing match during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the North Paris Arena in Villepinte on Aug. 1, 2024.

Boxer with male chromosomes defeats woman boxer in 46-second Olympic fight

Aug 1, 2024

By Tyler Arnold

An Algerian boxer with male chromosomes defeated an Italian woman boxer in an Olympics boxing match on Thursday after landing... Read more

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18 states back Indiana teacher’s religious liberty lawsuit in transgender pronoun dispute

Jul 22, 2024

By Tyler Arnold

The Republican coalition, co-led by Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita, filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals... Read more

The U.S. Department of Education sign hangs over the entrance to the federal building housing the agency's headquarters on Feb. 9, 2024, in Washington, D.C.

Appeals court rejects Biden administration request to enforce ‘gender identity’ Title IX rules

Jul 19, 2024

By Tyler Arnold

The Court of Appeals upheld a lower court ruling that prevents the Department of Education from enforcing any part of... Read more

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States, doctors sue Biden administration over transgender medical mandate

Jul 10, 2024

By Tyler Arnold

The lawsuit argues that HHS did not have the authority to create the rule and that it is not a... Read more

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Biden administration shifts again, appears to back sex-change surgeries for minors

Jul 10, 2024

By Tyler Arnold

Neera Tanden sent an email to the Human Rights Campaign confirming that the White House supports transgender medical interventions on... Read more

The Progress Pride flag is shown above (center flag) at a White House "Pride" celebration on June 10, 2023.

Biden administration retreats from sex-change surgeries for minors, still backs other interventions

Jul 5, 2024

By Tyler Arnold

U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration is backing away from its previous support of sex-change surgeries for minors who identify as... Read more

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Texas Supreme Court upholds ban on transgender procedures for minors

Jul 1, 2024

By Daniel Payne

The Texas Supreme Court’s ruling said that the state is within its authority to outlaw extreme medical treatments for young... Read more

Mary Rice Hasson with the Ethics and Public Policy Center speaks to “EWTN News Nightly” anchor Tracy Sabol on the Supreme Court, Tuesday, June 25, 2024.

Expert says Supreme Court should ‘do the right thing’ on child transgender procedures

Jun 26, 2024

By Kate Quiñones

The Supreme Court will review the 2023 Tennessee law that banned hormone therapy and puberty blockers for gender-confused minors. Read more

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Two court rulings deal blow, victory to U.S. transgender advocates

Jun 12, 2024

By Daniel Payne

Two court rulings in Florida and Texas simultaneously dealt both a victory and a setback to transgender advocates in the... Read more

Bryan and Rebecca Gantt, two foster parents in Vermont, had their licenses revoked for refusing to embrace gender ideology.

Foster parents sue Vermont after state revokes license for rejecting gender ideology

Jun 12, 2024

By Tyler Arnold

Vermont requires foster parents to affirm that they would support a child in his or her self-asserted gender identity and... Read more

Jill Simons, the executive director of the American College of Pediatricians (left) and Catholic Medical Association Executive Director Mario Dickerson (center) talk with “EWTN News Nightly” anchor Tracy Sabol on June 6, 2024.

Doctors urge U.S. medical groups to ‘immediately stop’ transgender treatments on children

Jun 7, 2024

By Kate Quiñones

Eighteen health policy and medical organizations have co-signed the “Doctors Protecting Children” declaration, including the Catholic Medical Association. Read more

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Tennessee bans minors’ interstate gender transitioning without parental consent

May 31, 2024

By Matt McDonald

Supporters call it a parental rights bill. Opponents say it’s unnecessary and a shot at transgender people.  Read more

Copies of the Vatican document Dignitas Infinita which was published on April 8, 2024.

Trans-identifying monk risks ‘scandal’ and ‘confusion’ in Church, experts say

May 30, 2024

By Daniel Payne

Christian Matson, a hermit living in the Diocese of Lexington, Kentucky, went public with her transgender identity in a May... Read more