Abortion could be the ‘preeminent’ debate in Baltimore, again. Here’s why — By: The Pillar

After abortion took center stage in elections Tuesday, with Ohio voters passing a constitutional amendment protecting abortion access, U.S. bishops could again find themselves debating next week just how much attention to give abortion in their own teaching documents on Catholics in political life.  The bishops will vote next week at the U.S. bishops’ conference…

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Francis OKs Trans Baptisms, Trans & Gay Godparents — By: Church Militant

VATICAN CITY (ChurchMilitant.com) – In a new document issued by the Vatican’s doctrinal watchdog, Pope Francis is confirming that individuals who have undergone gender reassignment surgery may receive baptism under certain circumstances, in a seeming contradiction to earlier statements issued by multiple dioceses.   Bp. José Negri The pontiff authorized responses published by Cdl. Víctor Manuel…

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