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In response to a question from EWTN, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Thursday that the Biden administration condemns recent attacks on democratic leaders in Nicaragua, without specifically mentioning those targeting priests and other Catholic leaders. Since 2018, under the Ortega dictatorship, there have been more than 190 attacks against the Catholic Church, its bishops, priests, faithful, and houses of worship, Catholic officials in Nicaragua have said. Both the current and former White House administrations have condemned Ortega for these acts.
https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/252126/white-house-press-secretary-responds-to-ewtn-s-question-about-nicaraguan-persecution-of-catholics
Catholic bishops from two US dioceses have issued policies that would prohibit Catholic schools from promoting a view of sexual identity that contradicts Church teaching. Archbishop George Lucas of Omaha, Nebraska, and Bishop Donald DeGrood of the Diocese of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, join several other dioceses that have implemented such policies as discussions over the use of pronouns have taken up debate in the public square. The Archdiocese of Omaha’s policy requires all students, parents, guardians, employees, and volunteers to “act toward a person in accordance with his or her biological sex at birth.” Students are required to use bathrooms and locker rooms “that correspond with their biological sex” and may not attend school-sponsored dances with a date of the same sex. Failure to abide by the policy can result in possible termination for employees and possible dismissal for the student. In addition, students’ eligibility to participate in sports is based on their biological sex, the policy states. The policy does not deny school admission to those experiencing gender dysphoria, as long as the student and parents agree to abide by school policies. “Behaviors of a student that cause disruption or confusion regarding the Church’s teaching on human sexuality are prohibited,” according to the guidelines.
https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/252121/omaha-sioux-falls-bishops-adopt-policies-affirming-students-biological-sex
Today, the Church celebrates Saint Jeanne Elizabeth des Bichier des Anges. Born in 18th century France, she was the founder of the Daughters of the Cross.
https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/saint/st-jeanne-elizabeth-des-bichier-des-anges-346