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Catholic monk comes out as trans man: ‘Deal with us’

A Catholic monk has come out as transgender, saying the church “must deal with” transgender people in the community who refuse to sacrifice their identity for their faith. Brother Christian Matson, a Kentucky diocesan hermit, officially came out Sunday with permission from Bishop John Stowe of the Diocese of Lexington. he told Religion News Service.. […]

Kansas City Bishop Lauds Harrison Butker’s ‘Passion for His Catholic Faith’

A number of prominent Catholics, including local bishops, have voiced support for Kansas City Chiefs star kicker Harrison Butker, who was vilified for his overtly Catholic commencement speech at Benedictine College on May 11. . Several celebrities and commentators have called for Butker’s removal from his team for sharing views on gender, abortion, assisted suicide, […]

Biden Makes ‘Mockery’ of Catholic Faith by Touting Abortion

Bishop Thomas Paprocki of Springfield, Illinois, said President Joe Biden is “making a mockery of our Catholic faith” by using sacred symbols while promoting abortion. Bishop Paprocki said in reference to Biden’s recent use of the sign of the cross at an abortion rally in Florida. accused He said he was “making a mockery of […]

With Biden versus Trump, Catholic voters face a spiritual crossroads

In 2020 I wrote: Editorial He wrote an article for the National Catholic Reporter titled “Joe Biden’s Catholic Affair.” In it I quoted the words of Jesus. instructions To “love one another.” During President Donald Trump’s first term, he intentionally violated this commandment by stirring up political debate and exacerbating hatred. For example, after white […]

North Carolina Catholic school can legally fire gay teacher, court rules

A Catholic school in North Carolina is legally allowed to fire a gay teacher who announced his marriage to another man on social media 10 years ago, according to a federal appeals court ruling, overriding a judge’s previous ruling. The judgment was reversed. A panel of the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond, Virginia, […]