Catholic bishops warn of polarization in Church, urge more dialogue  — By: Catholic News Agency

Gloria Purvis, Cardinal Robert McElroy, Bishop Daniel Flores, and Bishop Robert Barron discuss polarization in the Catholic Church during a panel discussion hosted by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Catholic Charities USA, Glenmary Home Missioners, and the Jesuit Conference on May 14, 2024. / Credit: The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Live…

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UK author of transgender study: U.S. groups are ‘misleading the public’  — By: Catholic News Agency

null / Shutterstock Washington, D.C. Newsroom, May 14, 2024 / 16:22 pm (CNA). An English pediatrician who led a comprehensive review of the safety and efficacy of prescribing transgender drugs to children is warning that health associations in the United States may be misleading the public. In an interview with the New York Times published on Monday,…

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Justice Alito to Franciscan graduates: ‘Go out boldly and change the world’ — By: Catholic News Agency

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito speaks to graduates at Franciscan University of Steubenville, Ohio, on May 11, 2024. / Credit: Franciscan University CNA Newsroom, May 14, 2024 / 14:22 pm (CNA). U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito challenged graduates at Franciscan University of Steubenville, Ohio, on Saturday to embrace vital life lessons about courage and personal values that…

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As ocean temps hit record, Vatican hosts discussions on climate change, offers resources — By: Catholic News Agency

“EWTN News Nightly” host Tracy Sabol speaks with Dr. Erin Lothes, a Catholic environmental theologian and senior manager of the Laudato Si’ Animators Program with the Laudato Si’ Movement, on on May 9, 2024. / Credit: “EWTN News Nightly” screen shot CNA Staff, May 14, 2024 / 14:52 pm (CNA). The European Union’s Copernicus Climate…

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Australian archbishop faces criticism over pastoral letter on human dignity — By: Catholic News Agency

Archbishop Julian Porteous. / Credit: Archdiocese of Hobart CNA Newsroom, May 14, 2024 / 15:22 pm (CNA). An Australian archbishop has been criticized for his pastoral letter addressing human dignity and legislative challenges to religious and parental freedoms. Archbishop Julian Porteous of Hobart released the four-page document titled “We Are Salt to the Earth” on…

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