LGBT

• Vatican says transgender people can be baptized, serve as godparents

  Bishop Jose Negri of Santo Amaro in Brazil sent the doctrinal office six questions in July regarding LGBT people and their participation in the sacraments of baptism and matrimony.

  World

  Nov 8, 2023
  
• Pope Francis hints at acceptance to blessings of same-sex couples

  Pope Francis made his opinion known in one answer to five questions from five conservative cardinals from Asia, Europe, Africa, the United States and Latin America.

  World

  Oct 3, 2023
  
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• Seven Oaks School Division sees large number of student absences

  "What we see, I think, are the culture wars creeping up from the States, and I don't think we can be as complacent as we have been," he said.

  Education

  Sep 21, 2023
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• 1 in 4 Canadian youths suffered online threats and harassment: StatCan

  A StatCan report concluded young Canadians who suffered cyber-victimization had a higher risk of having poor mental health and eating disorders.

  Canada

  Sep 20, 2023
• Anti-trans rallies met with counter-protests across Ontario

  Rallies held across Ontario protesting what they call gender ideology were met with counter-protests affirming support for 2SLGBTQI+ communities.

  Canada

  Sep 20, 2023
• N.B. parents worry of bullying at school because of changes to gender identity policy

  Some families of students heading back to school in New Brunswick are worried about bullying because of the province's changes to the policy on gender identity in schools.

  Canada

  Sep 5, 2023
• Hundreds celebrate LGBTQ2 joy, resilience in Calgary Pride Parade

  Many attendees describe Pride as an event to showcase the diversity of the LGBTQ2 community is in Calgary.

  Canada

  Sep 3, 2023
• London, Ont. high school students stand in solidarity after Pride flag torn down

  Last Tuesday, a video began circulating on social media showing a student ripping down a Pride flag from the flagpole at Sir Fredrick Banting Secondary School and kicking it.

  Canada

  Jun 14, 2023
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• ‘State of emergency’ in U.S. threatening LGBTQ2+ people: Human Rights Campaign

  The group released a guidebook pointing to laws it deems discriminatory in each state along with resources to help people relocate to states with stronger LGBTQ2+ protections.

  U.S. News

  Jun 6, 2023
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• Flags raised in Oxford and Huron counties to mark start of Pride month

  Despite the recent controversy in Norwich Township, area Pride officials say they look forward to a month of celebration, education and continued protest.

  Canada

  Jun 1, 2023