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Senate defeats bill to codify abortion rights into federal law
As a bill that would have codified the right to abortion into federal law failed to advance in the U.S. Senate Monday, pro-life advocates contend that Senate Democrats who supported the bill are "radically out of touch with the American people."
School district apologises for assignment asking students to list preferred sexual activities
The leadership of a Connecticut school district has issued an apology after parents expressed outrage over an assignment that asked students about their likes and dislikes when it comes to sexual activity.
White Evangelicals most likely to oppose pathway to citizenship for illegal immigrants: poll
White Evangelical Protestants are the only major religious group in the United States in which a majority are opposed to a pathway to citizenship for illegal immigrants, according to a survey by the Public Religion Research Institute.
Biden to allow trans-identified men in women's prisons, reversing Trump-era ban 'except in rare cases'
The United States Department of Justice has unveiled new guidance allowing male inmates at federal prisons to be housed with female prisoners.
Pope Francis tells parents of kids who identify as LGBT not to 'hide in an attitude of condemnation'
Pope Francis has called on parents of children who identify as LGBT to "accompany" them and "not hide in an attitude of condemnation."
Strong support among young people for ban on abortions after heartbeat detected
A new poll released ahead of the annual March for Life reveals that most young Americans support efforts to ban abortions after a baby's heartbeat can be detected.
New Jersey Governor signs law allowing abortion up to birth
Pro-life activists and religious leaders are slamming the enactment of a New Jersey bill that will legalize abortion up until the moment of birth.
Abortions were leading cause of death in 2021
Around 42.6 million abortions were performed worldwide in 2021.
US Supreme Court reconsiders Roe v Wade abortion law
Mississippi is asking the justices to reverse a lower court ruling striking down the state's 15-week abortion ban in a case that could significantly chip away at Roe v Wade.
Supreme Court will not hear appeal over trans hysterectomy
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to take up a case involving a Catholic hospital in California that is being sued for refusing to perform a hysterectomy on a trans-identified patient.
Trans doctors warn against puberty blockers and affirmative treatment
Two trans-identified healthcare professionals are raising concerns about the rush to affirm children suffering from gender dysphoria and the longterm consequences of puberty blockers.
Religious discrimination is intensifying in Turkey
"The leadership, both religious and lay leadership of Turkey's non-Muslim communities, are now expected to be willing and able players in whitewashing the regime's persecution and crimes."
20 states sue Biden administration over LGBT discrimination policies for schools and employers
Schools were told that preventing a trans-identified male from using the women's restroom and preventing a trans-identified male from trying out for girls' cheerleading constitutes sex discrimination.
Thousands sign petition asking Pope Francis to reverse Latin Mass restrictions
More than 18,000 people have signed a petition urging Pope Francis to withdraw his apostolic letter imposing restrictions on the celebration of the traditional Latin Mass, warning that it will cause "further division and hurt among the faithful," achieving the opposite effect of its stated purpose.
People of faith must stand up for each other's religious freedom - Brownback
The former Kansas Governor is host of the bipartisan International Religious Freedom Summit in Washington DC.
Rise of the religious 'nones' is slowing - study
A new survey reveals that the share of Americans who identify as religiously unaffiliated has declined slightly.