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Vatican Releases Report Rejecting Transgender Ideology

Vatican Releases Report Rejecting Transgender Ideology
The Vatican released a document aimed at confronting an “educational crisis” over gender and sexuality. The report, issued by the Congregation for Catholic Education, aimed to address the “disorientation” Catholic leaders see regarding gender, sexuality, and biology. They say this confusion has destabilized “the family as an institution” and sought to “cancel out the differences between men and women” by acting as if they are “merely the product of historical and cultural conditioning.”

In India, Charges against a Catholic Bishop a Victory for Abused Nuns

In India, Charges against a Catholic Bishop a Victory for Abused Nuns
In the dirt courtyard of St. Teresa’s Women’s College, in this port city in the southern Indian state of Kerala, a group of nuns cast curious glances toward a knot of chatty first-year students huddled together. The young women are mindful not to speak too loud, lest the sisters overhear the topic of their conversation — the alleged rape of a nun by the bishop who oversees a local religious order.

Should Evangelical Pastors Share the Stage with Catholic Priests?

Should Evangelical Pastors Share the Stage with Catholic Priests?
I thank God for the wonderful work that many ministries are doing to promote unity—I wish there were more, but is there a troubling trend in the evangelical church to unite with Rome?

Priests on the Stage at Christian Events – Former Altar Boy Chimes In

Priests on the Stage at Christian Events – Former Altar Boy Chimes In
I thank God for the wonderful work that many ministries are doing to promote revival from D.C. to Pasadena—I wish there were more, but there is also a very troubling trend in the evangelical church as a whole. My goal in releasing this is for charismatic leaders to really rethink their position on this issue.

Benedict’s Unfortunate Letter Ignores the Facts on the Catholic Sex Abuse Crisis

Benedict’s Unfortunate Letter Ignores the Facts on the Catholic Sex Abuse Crisis
The recent essay on clergy sexual abuse by Benedict XVI shows why it was such a good idea for him to resign as pope. In the letter released last week, he shows how out of touch he is with the causes of the abuse crisis.

Polish Church Compared to Nazis after Public Book Burning

Polish Church Compared to Nazis after Public Book Burning
A Catholic organization is under fire, after a Priest led the burning of books – including Harry Potter books – which they considered to be evil in northern Poland this weekend.

Washington Post Writer Leaves the Faith, Speaks for Millions: 4 Responses

<em>Washington Post</em> Writer Leaves the Faith, Speaks for Millions: 4 Responses
This Washington Post article caught my eye: “I’m not passing my parents’ religion on to my kids, but I am teaching their values.” The author is Jared Bilski, a writer and comedian based in Pennsylvania. He tells of growing up in the Catholic church, attending Catholic school from kindergarten through high school, and serving as an altar boy and a church reader. He says he “even strongly considered going into the priesthood.”

Growing Percentage of U.S. Catholics Rethinking Their Commitment after Abuse Scandal

Growing Percentage of U.S. Catholics Rethinking Their Commitment after Abuse Scandal
More Catholics are questioning their membership and participation in the church after heavily publicized sexual abuse scandals. Thirty-seven percent of Catholics in the United States say they have been questioning whether or not they would stay in the church after details of the abuse and cover-up became public.