(Christian Headlines) White House press secretary Jen Psaki this week declined to say if President Biden agrees with Pope Francis that "abortion is murder" but did say that the two men – who met Friday – see eye to eye on multiple issues. Psaki made the comments on Wednesday during a press conference in response to a series of questions from Owen Jensen, a reporter … [Read more...] about Psaki Dodges ‘Abortion Is Murder’ Question about Pope Francis-Biden Meeting
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Milo Yiannopoulos’ ‘Pray the Gay Away’ Event Is Protected by Free Speech, Says Penn State
(ChurchLeaders) Milo Yiannopoulos, the right-wing commentator (some say “agitator”) whose events often spark controversy, is scheduled to speak about conversion therapy and other hot issues next week at Penn State University (PSU). The student organization Uncensored America invited Yiannopoulos, who now calls himself an “ex-gay,” to discuss the topic “Pray the Gay … [Read more...] about Milo Yiannopoulos’ ‘Pray the Gay Away’ Event Is Protected by Free Speech, Says Penn State
Biden: Pope Told Me That I Should ‘Keep Receiving Communion’
By JOSH BOAK, ZEKE MILLER and NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press ROME (AP) Face to face at the Vatican, President Joe Biden held extended and highly personal talks with Pope Francis on Friday and came away saying the pontiff told him he was a “good Catholic” and should keep receiving Communion, although conservatives have called for him to be denied the sacrament because of … [Read more...] about Biden: Pope Told Me That I Should ‘Keep Receiving Communion’
Judge Won’t Stop Vaccine Mandate for NYC Cops, Other Workers
By MICHAEL R. SISAK and LARRY NEUMEISTER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) A New York judge on Wednesday refused to pause a COVID-19 vaccine mandate set to begin Friday for the city’s municipal workforce, denying a police union’s request for a temporary restraining order. Judge Lizette Colon said the mandate can take effect as scheduled while also ordering city officials to … [Read more...] about Judge Won’t Stop Vaccine Mandate for NYC Cops, Other Workers
United States Issues Its 1st Passport With ‘X’ Gender Marker
DENVER (AP) The United States has issued its first passport with an “X” gender designation, marking a milestone in the recognition of the rights of people who do not identify as male or female, and expects to be able to offer the option more broadly next year, the State Department said Wednesday. The department did not identify the passport recipient, but Dana Zzyym of Fort … [Read more...] about United States Issues Its 1st Passport With ‘X’ Gender Marker