The U.S. Catholic bishops have officially voted to ban gender transition treatments at Catholic hospitals. This decision formalizes a long-standing process for the church to address transgender care within its healthcare institutions. The new directives, which were overwhelmingly approved, give bishops autonomy to implement these policies within their dioceses.
Most Catholic hospitals have not historically offered gender transition treatments, including hormonal, psychological, and surgical interventions. Bishop Robert Barron emphasized the importance of the church making a strong statement on gender ideology. The Catholic Health Association stated that Catholic providers will continue to welcome and treat transgender individuals with dignity and respect, aligning with Catholic social teaching.
These new directives align with earlier Vatican and U.S. bishops' documents on gender identity, including a 2023 statement prohibiting interventions that aim to transform a person's sexual characteristics. While the bishops have taken this stance, some individual parishes and priests have shown more acceptance towards transgender Catholics, with advocacy groups highlighting that for many transgender individuals, gender-affirmin... download the app to read more
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