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French Bishops Oppose Expanding Reproductive Technology to Include LBTQ Women

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Bishops in France have voiced their opposition to proposed legislation that would expand access to reproductive technologies to all women, including women in same-gender relationships, saying it could lead to "liberal eugenics." Read More

Fired Roncalli High Employees Describe Struggles for Church Worker Justice

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The two LGBTQ church workers terminated by Roncalli High School have spoken out in recent interviews about their quests for justice. Read More

Catholic School Admits It Withdrew Contract Over Teacher’s Same-Gender Engagement

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A Catholic school that withdrew a new teacher's contract has acknowledged it did so because of the teacher's same-gender engagement, a move the local diocese has said was the "right decision." Read More

Lesbian Teacher Reports Catholic School Withdrew Contract After Mention of Fianceé

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A lesbian teacher has reported that a Catholic school withdrew an employment offer over her sexual orientation. Read More

NEWS NOTES: U.S. Bishops Appoint New Religious Liberty Chair; Hungarians Support Anti-LGBTQ Polish Bishop; And More

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Today's post includes an update on the U.S. bishops' new religious liberty chair, support an embattled Polish bishop has received from colleagues in Hungary, and a legal dispute developing between two Catholic parents and their lesbian daughter. Read More

In First for Colombia, Both Names of Lesbian Mothers Listed on Child’s Baptismal Certificate

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A lesbian couple in Colombia has had both mothers' names listed on their child's baptismal certificate, which is reportedly a first for the country and a move which the archdiocese is now defending. Read More

Fired Church Worker Files Discrimination Lawsuit Against Indianapolis Catholic School

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A church worker fired by a Catholic high school over her same-gender marriage is now suing that school for discrimination, further intensifying the church employment disputes that have rocked the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. Read More

Kenyan Bishops Welcome Court Ruling That Keeps Homosexuality Criminalized

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Catholic bishops in Kenya have applauded a court ruling that keeps homosexuality criminalized in that nation. Read More

Bishop Offers Twitter Support for Pride as Month of Celebrations Ends

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Keeping up with all the Catholic-related Pride news and events this month has been a challenge. Bondings 2.0 has reported already on a number of items. Today's post compiles some additional news as Pride month ends. Read More

Bishop Says He Is Ready to Be a Martyr in Defending Conversion Therapy Practices

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A Spanish bishop under investigation for putting worshippers, including minors, through an allegedly illegal conversion therapy process has told Catholics they must be ready to be martyrs in defense of the church's freedom to offer such practices. Read More