Transgender

Transgender people can be baptized Catholic, serve as godparents, Vatican says

By Philip Pullella VATICAN CITY, (Reuters) - Transgender people can be godparents at Roman Catholic baptisms, witnesses at religious weddings and receive baptism themselves, the Vatican's doctrinal office said, responding…

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Pope tells transgender person: ‘God loves us as we are’

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Francis has told a young transgender person that "God loves us as we are", his latest outreach gesture towards the LGBT community. His comments, released…

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US judges halt healthcare bans for transgender youth

In state after state, conservative lawmakers this year have banned medical procedures for transgender youth. Now, a growing number of federal judges are blocking those laws from taking effect. U.S.…

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UPDATE – Swimming body votes to restrict transgender participation in elite women’s competition

UPDATE: BUDAPEST (Reuters) - Swimming's world governing body FINA on Sunday voted to restrict the participation of transgender athletes in elite women's competitions and create a working group to establish…

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Mastercard adopts new policy for transgender and non-binary consumers

Mastercard has adopted a new policy aimed at reducing a major source of stress for transgender and non-binary consumers. The company is introducing the “True Name” card, which will allow card…

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