Transgenderism
Latest news about transgenders, transgenderism and the Catholic Church.
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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
Biological Integrity Initiative arms parents against transgender ‘ideology’
Sponsored by the American College of Pediatricians, the initiative encourages physicians to speak out on gender dysphoria and assist policymakers. Read more
‘Each of us is loved’: California bishops’ letter shows Church response to gender ideology
The joint letter follows other documents and pastoral letters issued by prelates to offer clarity and guidance regarding topics of... Read more
Florida judge slams ‘transgender ideology’ in defense of teacher fired over pronouns
The judge said the Miami-Dade school district had imposed “transgender ideology” on the teacher, calling it a secular “state-sponsored religion.” 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
British prime minister says traditional understanding of gender is ‘common sense’
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak made the comments about gender at a speech at the Conservative (Tory) Party’s annual gathering... Read more
Republicans seek to overturn Biden transgender rule they say would cut school lunches
The United States Department of Agriculture updated its anti-discrimination rules last year to prohibit discrimination based on a person’s transgender... Read more
Newsom vetoes bill that would make acceptance of gender identity a factor in custody court
The California governor vetoed the legislation on Sept. 22 despite the bill receiving overwhelming support from Democratic lawmakers. 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
Missouri transgender clinic halts treatment for minors as new law goes into effect
The Washington University Transgender Center at St. Louis Children’s Hospital said it made the decision due to an “unacceptable level... 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
Texas Supreme Court lets ban on sex changes for minors go into effect Sept. 1
The highest court in Texas refused to grant a request from the Texas American Civil Liberties Union and other groups... 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
Parents plan appeal as judge rules against opt-out right for LGBT curriculum in Maryland
Catholic, Muslim, and Ethiopian Orthodox parents sued the Montgomery County Board of Education after it changed its parental notification policies. 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
Court upholds Alabama ban on child sex-change treatments
The law, called the Vulnerable Child Compassion and Protection Act, was passed by the Alabama Legislature in 2022 and bans... 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
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