Oregon Department of Human Services denied single mother Jessica Bates’ application to adopt siblings from foster care because of her religious beliefs

Jul 25, 2025 13:16

ZENIT Staff

Jessica Bates, at home in Malheur County, Oregon. Photo: ADF

Gender Ideology•Woman

Top UN Women’s Rights Expert Declares War on Gender Ideology

Alsalem called on governments to preserve sex-based categories in language, policies, and data. She said a failure to do so has “devastating” consequences for women because it leads governments to overlook their unique vulnerabilities and exposes them to increased violence and discrimination.

Jul 01, 2025 13:59

ZENIT Staff

Gender Ideology•Justice and Peace•Marriage and Family

Supreme Court Backs Parental Rights in Landmark Ruling on LGBTQ+ Curriculum in Public Schools

While the ruling doesn’t ban LGBTQ+ materials from classrooms, it does prevent schools from forcing exposure to such content without offering religious opt-outs—a principle Alito called essential to maintaining the constitutional balance between public education and religious freedom.

Jun 30, 2025 19:33

Tim Daniels

Gender Ideology•Young People

Supreme Court Upholds Tennessee Ban on Gender Transition Treatments for Minors in Pivotal 6-3 Decision

The Court’s decision effectively nullifies a legal challenge brought by three families and a Tennessee doctor, joined by the Biden administration, who argued that the law violated the Constitution’s Equal Protection Clause.

Jun 23, 2025 17:43

Tim Daniels

Bioethics•Cardinals and Bishops•Gender Ideology

Cardinal Eijk Calls for Deeper Church Engagement on Gender Medicine and Bioethics

The cardinal, who serves as Archbishop of Utrecht and is a long-standing member of the Pontifical Academy for Life

Jun 08, 2025 09:24

ZENIT Staff

Analysis Opinion•Gender Ideology•Young People

Transgender Identification Surges Among Young Adults: A Generational Shift or a Social Phenomenon?

Psychologist Jean Twenge, one of the authors of the study and a professor at San Diego State University, argues that the data reflect more than just growing acceptance. In her analysis, Twenge cautions against simplistic narratives and insists on a more nuanced reading of the trends.

May 24, 2025 11:58

Jorge Enrique Mújica

The gunman who attempted to assassinate John Paul II tried to meet with Leo XIV in Turquí: what happened?

Agca arrived with the unmistakable intention of inserting himself into the story. Speaking to Turkish media, he expressed hope for a brief conversation with the pontiff—a few minutes, nothing more—while insisting that the papal presence in Iznik was “extraordinary.”

The homily with which Pope Leo XIV instilled hope in the Lebanese people

Homily of Pope Leo XIV at the concluding Mass of his pastoral visit to Lebanon

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Oregon Department of Human Services denied single mother Jessica Bates’ application to adopt siblings from foster care because of her religious beliefs

US Olympic Committee bans biological men who identify as women from competing against women in women’s sports

OpenAI about-face: Tech giant reverses stance on Christian nonprofit after lawsuit

Christian bookstore sues Colorado for trying to silence its views on biological reality

Parents ask Supreme Court to protect daughter from secret social transition at public school

International Trans Lobby gives up on SCOTUS cases

USA: 22 states support NJ dad seeking end to policy that hides ‘social transition’ of daughter

Top UN Women’s Rights Expert Declares War on Gender Ideology

Supreme Court Backs Parental Rights in Landmark Ruling on LGBTQ+ Curriculum in Public Schools

Supreme Court Upholds Tennessee Ban on Gender Transition Treatments for Minors in Pivotal 6-3 Decision

Cardinal Eijk Calls for Deeper Church Engagement on Gender Medicine and Bioethics

Transgender Identification Surges Among Young Adults: A Generational Shift or a Social Phenomenon?