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U.S. Bishops Ban Gender-Affirming Care in Catholic Hospitals

11/15/2025

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The U.S. Catholic bishops banned gender-affirming care in Catholic hospitals at a Baltimore conference.
The ban affects more than 650 hospitals and 1,600 health facilities, reducing access to gender-affirming care.
The Catholic Health Association will continue to treat transgender patients with dignity despite the ban.
Critics, including various religious leaders, condemned the decision.
They argued gender-affirming care is vital for transgender well-being.

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The U.S. Catholic bishops banned gender-affirming care in Catholic hospitals at a Baltimore conference.
The ban affects more than 650 hospitals and 1,600 health facilities, reducing access to gender-affirming care.
The Catholic Health Association will continue to treat transgender patients with dignity despite the ban.
Critics, including various religious leaders, condemned the decision.
They argued gender-affirming care is vital for transgender well-being.