Michigan diocese: Transgender must `repent’ to be baptized
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A Catholic diocese in Michigan is asking its pastors to deny baptism, confirmation and other sacraments to transgender and nonbinary people unless they have “repented.”
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Court examines death-row inmates’ claims of ineffective counsel
Crux,The Supreme Court’s last case of the year Dec. 9 looked at when death-row inmates can raise claims that they were given ineffective counsel.
'God's Forgiveness is Mind Blowing': Prison Ministry Helps Inmates Celebrate Christmas with their Families
Men and women who are serving life sentences in prison got the opportunity to see their children and even give them Christmas gifts – thanks to God Behind Bars, a ministry that "sets inmates on a journey to reconnect with their family through Christ and help them follow Him."
Less than half of Americans, 63% of churchgoing Christians believe Jesus existed before Christmas
Less than half of Americans, including just 63% of churchgoing Christians, believe Jesus existed before His virgin birth in Bethlehem, a new study from Lifeway research shows.
New York, California pro-lifers push abortion alternatives to help women
Crux,California and New York Catholic conference leaders are emphasizing the need for pro-life advocates to double their efforts in advocacy for abortion-alternatives and walking with pregnant women as state politicians seek to expand abortion access.
College hoops announcer Dick Vitale, battling cancer, draws strength from his Catholic faith
Longtime ESPN college basketball analyst Dick Vitale frequently talks about his Catholic faith and the power of prayer as he undergoes chemotherapy for lymphoma.
Court won't stop Texas abortion ban, but lets clinics sue | Baptist Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Friday (Dec. 10) left in place Texas' ban on most abortions, but ruled that clinics can sue over the state's most restrictive abortion law in the nation.
Abortion advocates release plan to make California a 'sanctuary' for the procedure
A coalition of abortion advocates in California have introduced a plan to make the state a “sanctuary” for women seeking the procedure, should the U.S. Supreme Court overturn legalized abortion nationwide.
Parents to protest library where Christmas display featured sex books next to the Bible
Parent activists are expected to stage a protest outside a Virginia public library in response to sexually explicit books and troll dolls dressed in LGBT colors being displayed next to The Holy Bible as part of its Christmas display, which many Christians saw as an attack on their faith.
'Mary on the Mantel'? Think 'Elf on the Shelf', but Catholic
Elf on the Shelf? How about helping kids live Advent with Mary on the Mantle?
