A U.S. District Court judge’s Aug. 9 ruling to block the Biden administration’s mandate that doctors and hospitals perform gender-transition procedures despite their own moral or medical objections is “a victory for common sense, conscience and sound medicine.”
Ruling blocking HHS ‘transgender mandate’ called ‘victory for conscience’
N.Y. Catholics asked to pray for Cuomo’s successor, women who came forward
In a news conference Aug. 10, the three-term governor, who was planning to run for a fourth term, said his resignation would be effective in 14 days.
Berlin archbishop to name minister for gays, calls sidelining ‘painful’
Archbishop Koch said he regarded the double marginalization of Catholic gays — within the Catholic community as well as in the LGBTQ community — as “problematic and painful.”
Australian outback school named for teen on way to sainthood
The diocese has announced the planned construction of what it believes will be the world’s first Catholic school named for Blessed Carlo Acutis, an Italian teenager who died in 2006 and was beatified by Pope Francis in 2020.
Anderson: Like worship, Christian witness is essential to religious liberty
Preserving religious freedom in this country, especially the “necessity of Christian witness,” is a top concern for Anderson, who retired retired Feb. 28, 2021.
Bishops’ migration committee chairman objects to ‘fast-track’ deportations
A U.S. bishop charged with addressing immigration issues has raised objections to a July 26 announcement from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that it would begin “expedited removal” proceedings, or fast-tracking deportations, of some immigrant families who entered the U.S. illegally and do not qualify for asylum.
Poll reveals religious differences in acceptance of COVID-19 vaccine
Results of a new poll released Aug. 5 showed many parents are hesitant about COVID-19 vaccines for their children.
L.A. volunteers say end to Masses for migrant children is bittersweet
As a shelter closes, the Masses for early 1,600 unaccompanied minors are also have come to an end.