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Confessed murderer in Spain accused of harassment declares he's a woman and could be sent to a women's prison

Jun 3, 2021

By ACI Prensa

Five days after the Canary Islands, an autonomous community of Spain, passed a law recognizing transgender identity, Jonathan Robayna, who... Read more

Mixed 'blessings' as Bishop Stowe attends Catholic dissenters' Pride Month event

Jun 2, 2021

By Kevin J. Jones

Catholic dissenters and LGBT activists on Tuesday hosted an online Pride Month “blessing” in reaction to a Vatican statement reiterating... Read more

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Virginia teacher says he was suspended after objecting to 'preferred pronoun' policy

Jun 2, 2021

By CNA Staff

A Virginia teacher sued his school district this week, claiming he was unlawfully suspended for opposing the district’s proposed “preferred... Read more

Catholic pundit responds to 'flawed' Gallup poll on transgender issues

May 27, 2021

By CNA Staff

Bill Donohue, the head of an organization dedicated to responding to public slanders against the Church, claimed on Wednesday that... Read more

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Male political candidates in Mexican state use gender ideology to file as trans women

May 26, 2021

By David Ramos

To avoid being left out of the 2021 Mexican elections because of a constitutional principle of “gender parity”, 18 male... Read more

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Catholic doctrine preserves the life of LGBT members of the Church

May 21, 2021

By Autumn Jones

Is it possible to be gay and Catholic? After extensive interviews, CNA has found that to a silent majority, the... Read more

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Christians in Northern Ireland concerned about push for vague 'conversion therapy' ban

May 20, 2021

By CNA Staff

After Northern Ireland lawmakers passed a resolution to develop a ban on “conversion therapy” regarding sexual orientation and gender identity,... Read more

Francisco José Contreras, a member of Spain's Congress of Deputies for Seville. Credit: Hazteoir.org

Twitter briefly suspends Spanish politician for saying 'a man cannot get pregnant'

May 19, 2021

By David Ramos

Twitter briefly suspended last week Francisco José Contreras, a member of Spain’s Congress of Deputies from the far right Vox... Read more

As Catholic school district promotes Pride flag, Toronto archdiocese says cross the best symbol of inclusion

May 13, 2021

While the Toronto Catholic School District Board has voted to proclaim June as Pride Month and fly the rainbow LGBT... Read more

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Australian diocese breaks with Sydney archbishop on gender fluidity ban

Apr 21, 2021

The Australian Diocese of Parramatta has split with other Catholic leaders in responding to a new bill that would ban... Read more

Amazon pulls transgender-critical book before relisting it

Apr 14, 2021

The online retail giant Amazon delisted another book critical of transgender ideology, before apparently relisting it for sale on Wednesday... Read more

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What the Equality Act could mean for Catholics

Mar 23, 2021

Legal experts on Monday explained how the Equality Act could threaten the integrity of Catholic parishes, charities, and schools.  Read more

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How a new executive order would promote gender ideology and silence free speech at schools

Mar 11, 2021

By Matt Hadro

A new executive order could promote gender ideology in public and some private schools while affecting both the privacy of... Read more

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HHS nominee won’t say if parents can refuse child’s gender transitioning

Feb 25, 2021

By Matt Hadro

A nominee for assistant health secretary on Thursday wouldn’t say if government officials can intervene when parents refuse their child’s... Read more

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French Catholic women launch manifesto on feminine vocation in the Church

Feb 20, 2021

By Andrea Gagliarducci

A group of Catholic women in France has launched a manifesto to underscore the “beauty of the women's specific vocation.” Read more

New website aims to educate, offer Catholic response to gender ideology

Feb 16, 2021

By Jonah McKeown

A newly relaunched Catholic website aims to educate parents, pastors, and teachers about gender ideology, which the website’s founders believe... Read more

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Ryan Anderson: Church teaching an 'untapped resource' for responding to culture wars

Feb 3, 2021

By Matt Hadro

In an interview with CNA, Ryan Anderson—a prominent speaker and author on marriage, sexuality, religious freedom, and natural law—offered advice... Read more

Bishop Lawrence Nicasio of Belize City. CNA file photo.

Belize’s far-reaching gender bill runs aground, and critics warn of international 'gender ideology' pressure

Oct 18, 2020

By Kevin J. Jones

A bill purporting to secure equality and anti-discrimination in Belize was withdrawn last month, after Bishop Lawrence Nicasio and other... Read more

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Ecuadorian president vetoes health code bill

Sep 28, 2020

The Ecuadorian president on Friday vetoed the entire Health Code bill passed by the country’s legislature. The bill would have... Read more

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Korean bishops back anti-discrimination law, with caveats

Sep 11, 2020

A South Korean bill banning discrimination across 26 different categories has hesitant support from the Catholic bishops of the country,... Read more