> > **Prelate Mulls Defamation Suit** > > Paris archbishop defending against rumors. [FULL STORY](https://www.leparisien.fr/societe/mgr-aupetit-jai-ete-victime-dune-cabale-13-12-2021-FKA5YCIZMRGFLDM3O5B6XJ7UCA.php) > > **Bishop Defends Document on LGBT​​​​** > > MI prelate stands his ground. [FULL STORY](https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/249897/marquette-bishop-document-same-sex-attraction-baptism) > > **Parents Fight Gender Ideology** > > NCAA allowing trans athletes to destroy women's sports. [FULL STORY](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10314225/UPenn-parents-pen-poignant-letter-demanding-NCAA-change-rules-trans-swimmer-Lia-Thomas.html) > > **Catholic Universities Mandate Booster​​​​​** > > Number grows to five schools. [FULL STORY](https://cruxnow.com/church-in-the-usa/2021/12/covid-19-booster-shots-to-be-required-at-some-catholic-colleges-next-year) > > **Poll: GOP Would Win** > > 48% favor Republicans in midterms. [FULL STORY](https://www.rasmussenreports.com/platinum/political_tracking_crosstabs/december_2021/crosstabs_generic_congressional_ballot_december_8_14_2021/) > > **Christian Persecution Intensifies** > > Nigerian bishop decries escalating Muslim violence. [FULL STORY](https://www.religiousfreedominstitute.org/rfievents/americas-indifference-to-the-plight-of-nigerian-christians?fbclid=IwAR3klcYTAWCSg-gBIwnuxjT1cB40mOIuWL2ffw7rfrcetc2CHY1btkvTFEM) > 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). Primary Video source and transcript continues here: https://www.churchmilitant.com/video/episode/news-2021-12-17