U.S. bishops, other Catholics criticize ‘statement of principles’ on abortion by House Democrats June 29, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, U.S. Congress, World News After more than two dozen Catholic Democratic House lawmakers signed a “statement of principles” advocating for abortion access that cited tenets of their faith as their rationale, the U.S. bishops and other Catholics pushed back, arguing their position was contrary to church teaching.
House Republican chair: Dobbs anniversary is ‘opportunity to continue to strengthen culture of life’ June 24, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, Supreme Court, World News The first anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s historic ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization is an “opportunity to continue to strengthen the culture of life,” Rep. Elise Stefanik of New York, chair of the House Republican Conference, said 20 at an event hosted by a pro-life group in the nation’s capital to mark the occasion.
From intolerance to genocide: religious liberty violations driven by ‘tense’ global conditions, says report June 23, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Religious Freedom, War in Ukraine, World News “Tense” global conditions — including the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, the fallout of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and increases in the cost of living — lead to religious freedom violations in countries around the world, according to a new report by Aid to the Church in Need, a pontifical foundation of the Catholic Church.
Catholic pro-life sidewalk counselor asks U.S. Supreme Court to review NY prohibitions June 23, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, Supreme Court, World News A Catholic sidewalk counselor plans to ask the U.S. Supreme Court to review a federal appeals court ruling upholding a New York county law prohibiting pro-life protesters from approaching people outside abortion clinics, the law firm representing her said June 22.
Federal judge nixes Arkansas ban on gender reassignment procedures for minors June 22, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Health Care, News, Respect Life, World News A federal judge struck down as unconstitutional an Arkansas ban on some surgeries or hormonal interventions for minors seeking gender reassignment June 20, the first ruling to overturn such a law as a growing number of states with Republican-led governments pass similar restrictions.
USCCB president lays out vision of church ‘committed to the common good’ June 15, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Bishops, Feature, News, World News The Catholic Church in the United States remains “committed to the common good” in navigating several political issues impacting the poor and vulnerable, especially migrants, Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, told the conference’s Spring Plenary Assembly June 15.
Catholic expert warns U.S. democracy faces ‘stress test’ as Trump faces federal criminal charges in Miami June 14, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: 2024 Election, Feature, News, World News Former President Donald Trump surrendered to authorities at the federal courthouse in Miami June 13, making his first court appearance after being indicted on 37 federal charges related to his alleged mishandling of classified documents.
Almost 7 in 10 Americans say biological sex, not gender identity, should determine sports participation June 13, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Sports, World News A growing majority of Americans say athletes should compete on men’s or women’s sports teams that correspond to their biological sex rather than their gender identity, according to a June 12 Gallup poll.
Religious Freedom Week 2023 calls on faithful to pray for protection of religious liberty June 11, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Religious Freedom, World News The U.S. Catholic bishops are inviting the faithful to pray for challenges to religious liberty both within the United States and abroad during the upcoming Religious Freedom Week.
Pro-life activists mark Dobbs’ first anniversary, advocate for more pregnancy support June 9, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News In a statement marking the first anniversary of Dobbs, Bishop Michael F. Burbidge of Arlington, Va., chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities, said, “We have much to celebrate.”
Newark cardinal: Americans should exercise ‘voluntary self-restraint’ on gun ownership for common good June 7, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Gun Violence, News, World News Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin of Newark recently published a letter calling on Americans to voluntary “self-restraint” on gun ownership as part of their response to rising gun violence.
Gov. Abbott signs Texas bill banning some transgender surgeries or hormonal interventions for minors June 6, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Health Care, News, World News Republican Gov. Greg Abbott signed legislation June 3 banning certain types of medical or surgical gender reassignment procedures in Texas for minors who identify as transgender.
