Senators, pro-life group press Trump administration for information about abortion pill approval October 30, 2025By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: News, Respect Life, World News A national pro-life organization and two Republican senators said Oct. 29 that they would push the Trump administration for more information regarding the Food and Drug Administration’s recent approval of a new generic form of mifepristone — a pill commonly, but not exclusively, used for early abortion.
Federal judge strikes Biden-era rule including gender identity in sex discrimination prohibition October 28, 2025By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Health Care, News, Respect Life, World News A federal judge recently struck down a rule issued by former President Joe Biden’s administration that sought to include gender identity and sexual orientation in regulations seeking to prevent discrimination in health care settings.
With reverence, contagious smile, volunteer with Down syndrome inspires Michigan parish October 24, 2025By Gabriella Patti OSV News Filed Under: Disabilities Ministry, News, Respect Life, World News Where Robby Heil, who has Down syndrome, is perhaps most known and has the biggest impact is at St. James Parish, where he serves as an extraordinary minister of holy Communion three times a week on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Dying from compassion October 22, 2025By George Weigel Syndicated Columnist Filed Under: Commentary, Respect Life, The Catholic Difference This descent into emotivism and sentimentality has profound consequences for society as well as for individuals.
Trump rolls out policy proposal to increase access to in vitro fertilization October 17, 2025By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Health Care, News, Respect Life, World News President Donald Trump announced Oct. 16 a policy proposal to increase access to in vitro fertilization, including issuing guidance urging employers to offer fertility benefits directly to their employees.
Life is Beautiful Mass recognizes two women who believe in ‘blessing’ of life October 14, 2025By Katie V. Jones Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Respect Life This year’s Life is Beautiful Mass Oct. 19 will honor two women who have spent their lives helping others live theirs.
Florida bishops plead with governor to stay execution of 72-year-old inmate October 14, 2025By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: News, Respect Life, World News “There is a way to punish without ending another human life: life-long incarceration without the possibility of parole,” the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops wrote to Gov. Ron DeSantis, urging the state’s Catholic governor to stay the scheduled Oct. 14 execution of Samuel “Sammy” Smithers.
Spanish government wants to create blacklists of doctors who refuse to perform abortions October 11, 2025By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Health Care, News, Respect Life, World News Spain’s socialist government is pushing for regional “blacklists” of doctors who object to performing abortions, sparking backlash from medical and Catholic leaders.
Elderly are a gift, blessing to be welcomed, pope says October 3, 2025By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Respect Life, Seniors, Vatican, World News Getting old is part of the wonder of creation and is a sign of hope, Pope Leo XIV said.
Pro-life advocates object as Trump FDA approves new generic pill for abortion, again October 3, 2025By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News The Food and Drug Administration recently approved a new generic form of mifepristone — a pill commonly, but not exclusively, used for early abortion — drawing criticism from pro-life advocates. It marks the second time a Trump administration has approved a generic form of the pill.
Catholic hospital system sued for not providing ’emergency abortion’ as ‘standard of care’ October 3, 2025By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Health Care, News, Religious Freedom, Respect Life, World News A Catholic health care system in California is being sued for its refusal to perform an abortion on a woman who twice experienced miscarriage, with the plaintiff alleging the hospital’s religious directives endangered her life while failing to meet the proper “standard of care” for her condition.
N.J. Catholic school teacher placed on leave over surrogate pregnancy October 2, 2025By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: News, Respect Life, Schools, World News A Catholic school educator in New Jersey has been pulled from her classroom, after she advised a school official her pregnancy was a surrogacy — a practice gravely contrary to Church teaching — while the church engages her in a pastoral conversation over the matter.
