Religion
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Catholic counselor sues Oregon over $90k fine for not 'blessing' client's lesbian relationship
Supreme Court explicitly rejected the Beaver State's argument, that words alone are "professional conduct," when it stopped Colorado from punishing therapist for not affirming young clients' gender confusion, lawsuit says.
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Pope Leo XIV names former illegal immigrant as new bishop
Church leaders backing the appointment argue that Menjivar-Ayala’s lived experience brings valuable perspective to his new role, particularly due to current immigration issues
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Court blocks Washington school district's 'viewpoint discrimination' against student ministry
Everett schools must let LifeWise participate in "resource fairs" and display flyers in schools on same basis as secular groups including "boy praying," and release students for its programs on "semester-long basis," Biden nominee says.
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Trump vs Pope: Iran disagreement just latest in long history of Vatican challenging world leaders
The recent war of words between Donald Trump and Pope Leo has earned global headlines. But it's far from the first time a pontiff has squared off against a world leader.
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Vance says Pope Leo should stick to 'matters of morality' and leave public policy to Trump
Vance, who converted to Catholicism, said he doesn't "worry too much" about disagreements between Trump and the Pope on matters of policy, which he said should be left to the president.
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New York shows anti-Catholic bias with gender identity law that exempts Christian Scientists: suit
Empire State's LGBTQ Long-Term Care Facility Residents’ Bill of Rights doesn't apply to religious organizations that teach "reliance on spiritual means through prayer alone for healing," violating Establishment Clause, nuns say.
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Pope Leo XIV says 'delusion of omnipotence' is fueling war in Iran: 'Enough of war'
“Enough of the idolatry of self and money,” Leo said. “Enough of the display of power! Enough of war.”
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In first Easter address, Pope Leo criticizes violence, leaders with 'power to unleash wars'
In his first year as pontiff, the U.S.-born Leo has emerged as a vocal critic of U.S. policies in many areas
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Pope Leo calls for global peace in Easter Mass speech
In his first Easter message, Pope Leo XIV called on global leaders to "lay down" arms.
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Pope Leo the first pontiff in decades to carry the cross for full Good Friday procession
Leo's predecessors were too weak or elderly to carry the cross for 14 Stations of the Cross, symbolizing the final hours of Jesus' life
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Eight justices shut down Colorado's 'egregious' censorship of talk therapy in 'conversion' ban
Therapist's speech with gender-confused kids does not become conduct "just because it can also be described as a 'treatment,' a 'therapeutic modality,' or anything else," Gorsuch opinion says. Kagan disses Jackson.
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Franklin Graham says he 'misspoke' when he called for CPAC to help Trump get reelected in 2028
Graham, the son of iconic evangelist Billy Graham, spoke at the annual conference Thursday. During his closing remarks, he mentioned that he was fond of the president and said the country will never see anyone else like Trump.
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Ohio judges reject gender ideology, say parents don't have to accept child's 'transsexual identity'
In child custody dispute, appeals court refuses to use girl's preferred pronouns, sees "no serious concern" in "cautious reactions" of parents to her ever-changing gender identity, says they have right to instruct her in religion.