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Judge upholds Missouri’s ban on transgender surgeries and drugs for minors
The law, the Save Adolescents from Experimentation (SAFE) Act, also prohibits adults who identify as transgender from accessing transgender health... Read more
Ahead of synod, prominent prelates publish on ‘LGBTQ issues’
Father Timothy Radcliffe and Father James Martin weigh in on same-sex attraction before the synod. Read more
Vatican apologizes after pope’s derogatory remark on gay men in Catholic seminaries
Spokesman Matteo Bruni told journalists that the pope “never intended to offend or express himself in homophobic terms, and he... Read more
Scottish government proposes ‘conversion practices’ ban
The Scottish government this week released a document proposing the criminalization of “conversion practices.” Read more
Study used to justify ‘conversion therapy’ bans is faulty, Catholic researcher contends
Father Paul Sullins says a widely-cited study purporting to show a link between “conversion therapy” and increased suicidal ideation is... Read more
Mexican lawmakers urged to oppose bill criminalizing ‘conversion therapy’
The proposal calls for significant penalties, including prison sentences and fines, for those who offer or perform such therapy. Read more
UPDATE: Indiana Catholic women’s college now accepting men who identify as women
Saint Mary’s College in Notre Dame, Indiana will now be accepting men who identify as women, the college confirmed this... Read more
Archbishop justifies LGBT flags on coffins in Mexican cathedral
Archbishop Gustavo Rodríguez Vega justified the draping of LGBT flags on the coffins of a gay activist and his partner... Read more
What does the Synod on Synodality document say about ‘controversial’ issues?
The Synod on Synodality’s final document includes a discussion of issues it says are still “controversial” inside the Church. Read more
Notre Dame students defend ‘dignity and sanctity of women’ ahead of campus drag show
Two seniors at the University of Notre Dame are leading a group of concerned students in objecting to a university-sponsored... Read more
Pope Francis meets with U.S. LGBT group previously denounced by Vatican
Pope Francis on Tuesday at his residence met with leadership from the U.S. LGBT organization New Ways Ministry. Read more
Iowa bishop suggests ‘case-by-case approach’ to LGBT accompaniment
Bishop Thomas Zinkula of the Diocese of Davenport called for a pastoral “accompaniment of sexual and gender minorities” that is... Read more
California governor signs bills that would penalize schools that refuse to teach LGBT content
One bill would centralize state authority over school curricula by fining schools that restrict books that discuss homosexuality and gender... Read more
Catholic schools must be faithful and welcoming on gender identity, Cleveland Diocese says
The Diocese of Cleveland issued policy guidelines on gender identity and related LGBT issues for its Catholic schools. Read more
Catholic bishops take issue with Biden administration’s proposed LGBT discrimination rules
The bishops warned that within the operation of Catholic charities, an HHS rule would “create conflicts between the [rule’s] requirements... Read more
California parents protest bills they say would take away their rights
Speakers criticized several bills making their way through the state Legislature that they say would diminish parental authority over children. Read more
Virginia bishops praise governor’s new transgender, parents’ rights school policies
The recently released new policies affirmed that parents will maintain the right to considerable oversight of their children while they... Read more
Baltimore archbishop issues guidelines for Catholic LGBT ministries
Parish LGBT ministries must welcome people with true discipleship, Archbishop William Lori says in new guidance on ministry to LGBT... Read more
LGBT vandals hit Pro Life and Family office in Rome
The office’s security gate was covered with messages such as “abortion on demand,” “fascists should be hanged,” and “transfeminist revenge.” Read more
As Church allows for LGBT-employees in Germany, Vatican publishes concerns over Synodal Way
The Vatican on Thursday published the full wording of its latest warnings over another schisma coming out of Germany, raising... Read more
