Jesuit Father James Martin wrote in an essay that the Vatican's approval of blessings for same-sex couples is a "major step forward for LGBTQ Catholics."
The Supreme Court has declined to hear a challenge to a Washington law that prohibits counselors from having discussions that encourage changes to a minor's gender identity.
A California pastor filed a lawsuit against San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria (D) after Gloria had the pastor removed from an advisory board for his Christian beliefs.
