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Census to ask about gender identity after second government backdown
Australians will be asked about their gender identity in the next census, after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for the second time reversed his government’s position on including new LGBT questions in the national survey. Source: The Age.
Bishop calls for acceptance and love for gender diverse people
People who identify as gender diverse need acceptance and love, said Sydney Auxiliary Bishop Daniel Meagher in response to new research showing they are dramatically more likely to have suffered abuse and neglect. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
MP urges support to stop Equality Bill
Proposed LGBT reforms for New South Wales risk far-reaching unintended consequences for women and children, Labor MLC Greg Donnelly says. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Protester interrupts Archbishop Fisher during transgender inquiry
A protester disrupted Sydney Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP as he gave evidence at a New South Wales parliamentary inquiry into proposed laws that would make it easier for transgender people to record a sex change on legal documents. Source: ABC News.
Bishops of England and Wales speak out against gender ideology
Gender ideology and its language should be resisted in all Catholic institutions, according to a new document by the bishops of England and Wales. Source: Catholic Herald.
‘Ugly’ gender ideology is the worst danger, Pope says
The gifts of men and women are “fruitful” together, and to erase the difference between men and women “is to erase humanity”, Pope Francis said. Source: OSV News.
Vatican says trans people can be baptised, witness marriages
The Vatican’s doctrine office has said an adult who identifies as transgender can receive the sacrament of Baptism under the same conditions as any adult, as long as there is no risk of causing scandal or confusion to other Catholics. Source: CNA.
Scottish bishops warn against gender reform bill
Scotland’s bishops have released a strongly worded statement in opposition to the Government’s plans to make it significantly easier for individuals to change their gender identity. Source: CNA.
Dutch cardinal asks Vatican to issue encyclical on gender theory
Dutch Cardinal Willem Eijk has asked Pope Francis to issue an encyclical about gender theory, which he said “is being pushed in all kinds of organisations and we as a Church have not said much about it”. Source: The Tablet.