Just five states — Texas, Florida, Missouri, Oklahoma and Alabama — carried out executions in 2023, while a majority of U.S. states have banned or paused the practice by executive order, according to a new report by the Death Penalty Information Center.
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Mexican Catholics condemn euthanasia initiative
Catholics in Mexico have condemned an initiative to legalize euthanasia, accusing lawmakers of simply wanting to “save money,” while presenting their proposal “under the guise of false piety.”
‘I had Indi baptized to protect her,’ says father of 8-month-old British girl at her funeral
Indi Gregory, a British girl who died Nov. 13 because her life support was not extended, had a Catholic funeral Dec. 1 in the British Nottingham Cathedral, celebrated by Bishop Patrick McKinney.
Pope offers condolences to mourners at Indi Gregory’s funeral
Pope Francis offered condolences to the parents of Indi Gregory and to the mourners at the funeral of “this precious child of God.”
How do we win the abortion battle? Maybe like this.
What the pro-life movement in general, and unfortunately even the church, has not done is to campaign convincingly for what replaces the “safety net” of abortion in the voters’ minds.
Texas Supreme Court considers request for clarity on exemptions to abortion ban
The Texas Supreme Court Nov. 28 heard arguments in a challenge to the state’s abortion ban after a group of women alleged that the law forced them to continue pregnancies despite grave risks to their health.
Really want to end abortion? Then heal sexual brokenness
The pro-life battle for hearts doesn’t start at the threshold of the abortion clinic, and it doesn’t end at courtrooms or state legislatures.
‘We have to defend life,’ says Sister Norma, who ministers at border amid growing tension
Dressed in her usual blue habit, striped Oxford shirt and sandals, Sister Norma welcomed the migrants and dignitaries with the same warmth — though the motives for their visits drastically differed.
Last of 10 defendants over DC abortion clinic blockade found guilty of FACE Act
The last of 10 defendants on trial for a 2020 “lock and block” invasion of a Washington abortion clinic was convicted Nov. 16.
Nebraska abortion advocates launch effort to qualify for 2024 ballot measure
The Nebraska Catholic Conference, Nebraska Right to Life and the Nebraska Family Alliance and other pro-life groups are criticizing a newly launched effort to put abortion protections on the ballot in their state in 2024.
Bishops OK supplements to ‘Faithful Citizenship,’ affirm abortion ‘preeminent’ among issues
The U.S. Catholic bishops approved supplements to “Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship” — a teaching document on the political responsibility of Catholics — on Nov. 15 during their annual fall plenary assembly in Baltimore.
March for Life announces 2024 theme: ‘Pro-Life: With Every Woman, For Every Child’
The March for Life’s theme for its 2024 event will be “Pro-Life: With Every Woman, For Every Child,” the group’s president announced Nov. 14.