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Vatican doctrine office: Transgender-identifying people can be baptized, witness marriages
The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith issued the document in response to questions from a Brazilian bishop. Read more
Portland Archdiocese: New office will integrate schools into evangelization mission
The Archdiocese of Portland has launched a new office focused on bringing diocesan schools more fully into the Church’s mission... Read more
Biden NIH nominee grilled on funding for gender transition research, fetal tissue
Monica Bertagnolli answered questions for about two hours on Capitol Hill on Wednesday before the Senate Health Committee. Read more
Biden Health and Human Services imposes trans pronoun mandate on employees
In a YouTube video sent to HHS employees, HHS Deputy Secretary Andrea Palm said the policy ensures “that our colleagues... Read more
‘Gender affirmation’ must be a factor in child custody fights, California Legislature says
The bill says California courts’ child custody decisions must consider whether a parent affirms a child’s “gender identity or gender... Read more
California becomes first state to declare ‘Transgender History Month’
The recognition of the month is meant to “create a culture led by research, education, and scholarly recognition of the... Read more
Indeed gives employees $10,000 to relocate if workers, kids want transgender procedures
Indeed will offer workers or immediate family members $10,000 to relocate to a state that does not have restrictions on... Read more
Study: Patients aged 12-18 account for 8% of trans surgeries
Researchers estimate that about 3,678 Americans between 12 and 18 received transgender surgeries from 2016 through 2020. Read more
Poll: More than 8 in 10 New Jersey parents want to be notified if child identifies as LGBT
The poll also comes following national polls that indicate a rapidly rising number of young people identify as LGBTQ+. 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
Court: Maryland parents lack standing in parental rights lawsuit over trans student policy
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit ruled 2-1 on Monday that the parents lacked standing to sue... Read more
Doctors’ group urges American Academy of Pediatricians to rethink minor transgender treatments
The American College of Pediatricians said it was “disappointed that the AAP has reaffirmed its support for transgender interventions on... Read more
Muslim, Christian parents rally outside Maryland courthouse for students’ religious rights
Parents are fighting back against the Montgomery County Board of Education for mandating instruction of materials the parents say conflict... Read more
Mexican high court finds ex-congressman guilty of ‘gender-based political violence’ over tweet
Former congressman Rodrigo Iván Cortés will be forced to publish a daily court-authored apology online for 30 days in punishment. Read more
Pediatricians’ group affirms support for ‘gender-affirming’ care, calls for review of guidelines
The American Academy of Pediatrics said its board of directors had voted to reaffirm its 2018 policy statement in support... Read more
Senate passes defense bill without pro-life, transgender care amendments
The vote sets up a standoff between the Senate and House as they try to hammer out a compromise version... Read more
Children’s hospital in Colorado halts ‘gender affirming’ surgeries, citing surge in requests
The hospital said it has not performed such surgeries on patients under age 18, though it continues to provide puberty... Read more
Vermont snowboard coach sues school officials after being fired for transgender comments
Bloch was fired on Feb. 9, just one day after he had a brief conversation with two students about the... Read more
New Virginia transgender student policies emphasize parental rights
School personnel in Virginia are now required to keep parents informed on “matters related to their child’s health, and social... Read more
House passes National Defense Authorization Act with pro-life amendments
Amendments to the defense authorization bill include bans on the military’s spending on abortion travel and transgender surgeries and treatments. Read more
