It might feel like there has been a seismic shift in church teaching concerning transgenderism in recent weeks; it’s because so many headlines got the story wrong.
Transgender baptism: Is this something new? Not really.
U.S. bishops call on Catholics to support measure in Congress over transgender athletes in female sports
The USCCB alert indicated a vote is expected during the week of April 17.
Minnesota Catholic Conference urges contacting lawmakers on bills that impact families
Issues include child tax credit, recreational marijuana, abortion
Nation/World news briefs: April 3, 2023
In focus: Assistance for pregnancy help centers, hate crimes up in Canada, possible eucharistic miracle in Hartford
Diocesan officials call mass shooting at Nashville Presbyterian school ‘sad, shocking,’ urge prayers for victims, families
Three adults and three children, all 9 years old, were fatally shot.
Nation/World news briefs: Feb. 20, 2023
In focus: Pennsylvania death penalty, Portugal abuse report, papal resignation
Gov. Noem signs bill banning some surgeries or hormonal interventions for transgender minors
In a statement calling the legislation the “Help Not Harm” bill, the governor’s office said the bill prohibits certain medical and surgical interventions for minors.
Archbishop backs transgender ban, but says human dignity must prevail
Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio of the U.S. Archdiocese for the Military Services offered support for President Donald Trump’s reinstatement of a ban on transgender people serving in any branch of the military.