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Vatican’s doctrine chief rejects gender ideology’s ‘claim to omnipotence’
The Vatican’s doctrine chief has delivered a pointed critique of gender ideology at a theological conference in Germany. Source: CNA.
Census to include new questions on gender and sexual orientation
Australians will, for the first time, be asked their “sex recorded at birth” in next year’s census, alongside new questions for those 16 and older about their sexual orientation and gender. Source: The Australian.
Experts voice concern over ‘gender-affirmation’ treatments
Women’s Forum Australia, backed by 100 doctors, politicians, and legal and ethical experts, has intensified its call for a national pause on youth “gender-affirmation” treatments pending the outcome of an independent inquiry. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
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.