Trump signs executive order directing government to only recognize two biological sexes January 22, 2025By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: 2024 Election, News, Respect Life, Uncategorized, World News President Donald Trump signed executive orders Jan. 20 that direct the U.S. government to only recognize two sexes, male and female, and another ending diversity, equity and inclusion programs within federal agencies.
Bishop Burbidge: IVF presents an ‘obvious’ and ‘subtle’ threat to human dignity January 22, 2025By Gina Christian Catholic Review Filed Under: News, Respect Life, World News In vitro fertilization, which is contrary to Catholic teaching, poses threats “to human dignity and human rights” in ways both “very obvious” and “at other times quite subtle,” said Bishop Michael F. Burbidge of Arlington, Va.
Radio Interview: Incoming March for Life president looks at pro-life priorities January 21, 2025By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview, Respect Life March for Life President Jennie Bradley Lichter talks with George Matysek about the pro-life movement and the upcoming march. In the second segment, Catholic Review Radio features the powerful keynote address of Gloria Purvis, a nationally known Catholic speaker and pro-life activist, at the 2023 Maryland March for Life.
Jubilee Year gives new hope for ending, healing from abortion, says bishop January 15, 2025By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Bishops, Feature, Jubilee 2025, News, Respect Life, World News As the nation’s Catholics prepare to commemorate unborn children in prayer, a U.S. bishop is pointing to the Jubilee Year as a time of hope for healing from the wounds of abortion.
N.Y. becomes first state to offer paid leave to expectant mothers for prenatal appointments January 14, 2025By Zoey Maraist OSV News Filed Under: News, Respect Life, World News New York is now the first state to offer paid leave to expectant mothers for prenatal medical appointments.
March for Life speakers to include DeSantis, Bishop Thomas January 10, 2025By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Fla., and Bishop Daniel E. Thomas of Toledo, Ohio, chairman of the USCCB’s Committee on Pro-Life Activities, will be among the speakers at the 52nd annual March for Life, the group said Jan. 9.
Pope condemns economy that ‘does not respect life,’ exploits children January 9, 2025By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Respect Life, Social Justice, Vatican, World News While society is increasingly focused on pushing the limits of human achievement, it must not lose sight of its duty to protect the dignity of the vulnerable, especially children exploited by the “scourge of child labor,” Pope Francis said.
On New Year’s, pope calls for real commitment to respect human life January 1, 2025By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, Vatican, World News Marking the feast of Mary, Mother of God, and the start of the new year, Pope Francis renewed his appeal for a “firm commitment” to respect all human life worldwide.
New early childhood center highlights Catholic higher-ed pro-life trend January 1, 2025By Jack Figge OSV News Filed Under: Colleges, News, Respect Life, World News The University of Mary in Bismarck, N.D., is launching a new early childhood center to care for the young children of its faculty and community members.
European Catholics take stock of year’s mixed progress on life issues December 29, 2024By Jonathan Luxmoore OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News When British parliamentarians approved a law to allow physician-assisted suicide on Nov. 29, it followed a year of legislative inroads against Catholic social teaching across Europe.
Report: Most US executions in 2024 come down to 4 states December 28, 2024By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: News, Respect Life, World News Just four states were responsible for three-quarters of the executions that took place in the U.S. in 2024, according to a new report by the Death Penalty Information Center.
In 2024, state laws of interest to Catholics span abortion to IVF to immigration December 27, 2024By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, Supreme Court, World News State laws of interest to Catholics spanned policy areas from abortion to IVF to immigration in 2024. An expected ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court in 2025 could have an impact on state laws across the country banning certain types of medical or surgical gender reassignment procedures for minors who identify as transgender.
