> > **Nuns Flout Church Teaching** > > Thousands of sisters support transgenderism. [FULL STORY](https://www.newwaysministry.org/2023/03/31/6000-catholic-sisters-issue-statement-of-solidarity-with-transgender-community/) > > **Change in Canon Law** > > Pope expands window for dismissed religious to appeal dismissal. [FULL STORY](https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/254006/pope-francis-extends-time-to-appeal-dismissal-from-consecrated-life) > > **Trans Activists Chant in Defiance in Florida Capitol as Lawmakers Pass Bill Banning Gender Ideology in Schools** > > The bill, which expands on the Parental Rights in Education Act, also defines “sex,” puts restrictions on pronoun usage in schools, and adds guidelines for library books, the Florida Voice reported. [FULL STORY](https://amgreatness.com/2023/03/31/trans-activists-chant-in-defiance-in-florida-capitol-as-lawmakers-pass-bill-banning-gender-ideology-in-schools/) > > **Pro-Abortion Move in Maryland** > > Referendum on 'reproductive freedom' in 2024. [FULL STORY](https://www.baltimoresun.com/politics/bs-md-pol-session-last-week-20230403-yjxqdifys5erjbegwnunolnaye-story.html?lctg=CHI0000200263320) > > **Maryland Child Victims Act** > > State lawmakers working to help victims sue. [FULL STORY](https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/child-abuse-lawsuit-legislation-6RF3BODPV5DQZDB46GEIRNG6UM/) > > **Dutch TV show ‘Simply Naked’ exposes children to full-on transgender nudity** > > Kids ages 10-12 were asked to look at undressed transgender adults and ask them questions about their bodies. [FULL STORY](https://www.lifesitenews.com/blogs/dutch-tv-show-simply-naked-exposes-children-to-full-on-transgender-nudity/) > > **Sri Lankan Bishops Speak Out** > > Express concerns about freedom of speech. [FULL STORY](https://www.newsfirst.lk/2023/04/03/govt-must-uphold-constitution-democracy-says-catholic-bishops-conference/) > > **Walt Disney CEO Bob Iger Claims Protecting Children From Sexual Orientation And Gender Identity Propaganda “Sounds Not Just Anti-Business But It Sounds Anti-Florida”** > > But it doesn’t come as a surprise that Iger’s character is empty. When he returned to the company as CEO he made it very clear he believed he was the arbiter of what is right and wrong.  [FULL STORY](https://boundingintocomics.com/2023/04/03/walt-disney-ceo-bob-iger-claims-protecting-children-from-sexual-orientation-and-gender-identity-propaganda-sounds-not-just-anti-business-but-it-sounds-anti-florida/) > Please consider [Church Militant Evening News](https://www.churchmilitant.com/video/archive/evening-news) for daily hard-hitting news and analysis through an authentic Catholic lens, covering the latest developments in the Church, across the nation and around the world. > *[Church Militant](https://www.churchmilitantaction.org/) (a 501(c)4 corporation) is responsible for the content of this commentary.* If you also seek the truth, then please consider joining Church Militant today by supporting our work. Sign up for a [Church Militant Premium account](https://www.churchmilitant.com/gopremium) or simply [make a donation](https://www.churchmilitant.com/donate). Feel free to [contact Church Militant](https://www.churchmilitant.com/contact) with your questions, comments, or concerns, at anytime. Primary Video source and transcript continues here: https://www.churchmilitant.com/video/episode/news-2023-04-04