Arizona high court upholds 1864 abortion ban as ballot measure becomes likely April 10, 2024By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: News, World News The Arizona Supreme Court ruled April 9 that a 160-year-old near-total abortion ban still on the books in the state is enforceable, a move that could shutter abortion clinics in the state. But, Arizona may have the issue of abortion on its ballot in November, which could undo those restrictions.
Trump says abortion should be left to states, disappointing pro-life advocates April 8, 2024By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: 2024 Election, News, Respect Life, World News Former President Donald Trump, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, issued a video statement April 8 arguing abortion should be left to individual states to legislate and declining to back federal restrictions sought by pro-life activists.
Multiple states to place abortion on the ballot in November April 3, 2024By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News Multiple states will have measures to expand access to abortion on their ballots in November, a key challenge for pro-life groups in the fall after their losses on similar contests in post-Dobbs elections.
Oklahoma Supreme Court hears case over publicly funded Catholic charter school April 3, 2024By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Religious Freedom, Schools, World News The Oklahoma Supreme Court heard oral arguments April 2 in a case concerning what would be the first taxpayer-funded Catholic charter school if it survives the legal challenge.
Cardinal Gregory: Biden ‘sincere’ in his faith but ‘there are things that he chooses to ignore’ April 2, 2024By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News While President Joe Biden is “very sincere” about his Catholic faith, “there are things that he chooses to ignore,” Washington Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory said in an interview March 31.
Florida Supreme Court approves abortion ballot measure sought by pro-choice groups April 2, 2024By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News The Florida Supreme Court on April 1 simultaneously upheld that the state’s Constitution does not protect abortion access and allowed a proposed amendment seeking to do so to qualify for the state’s November ballot.
Supreme Court justices express skepticism over standing amid abortion pill arguments March 26, 2024By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, Supreme Court, World News The Supreme Court heard oral arguments March 26 in a case concerning mifepristone, a pill commonly used for abortion. It is the first major case involving abortion on its docket since the high court overturned its previous abortion precedent in 2022.
Gov. Noem signs bill to create video explainer of South Dakota abortion laws March 26, 2024By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News Gov. Kristi Noem, R-S.D., signed into law legislation proponents call a medical education bill that directs South Dakota’s Department of Health to create a video explaining the state’s abortion regulations for health care professionals and the general public.
Church has a crucial role in combating polarization, ‘Civilize it’ panelists say March 23, 2024By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: 2024 Election, Bishops, Feature, News, World News The church has a crucial role in combating the rise of polarization, panelists said at a March 20 webinar organized by the U.S. bishops’ conference and other Catholic groups.
Spending bill grants PEPFAR one-year extension March 22, 2024By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, U.S. Congress, World News The U.S. government’s global effort to combat HIV/AIDS was granted a one-year extension in the government funding package Congress is expected to approve, ending an impasse over the program’s reauthorization — for now.
Catholic, Christian groups share faith-driven plan for ‘climate adaptation’ with Congress March 22, 2024By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Environment, Feature, News, World News Catholic and Christian groups joined together March 20 to discuss a faith-driven approach to solving problems associated with climate change in a panel discussion on Capitol Hill.
Corte de Apelaciones vuelve a suspender la aplicación de polémica ley migratoria de Texas March 20, 2024By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: En Español El 19 de marzo, una Corte Suprema dividida levantó una pausa temporal sobre una controvertida ley de Texas que convierte en delito estatal la entrada irregular al país y que permitiría a la policía local detener a migrantes sospechosos de haber cruzado la frontera sin autorización, permitiendo al estado aplicar la ley mientras el litigio sigue su curso.
