John Ramirez, a Texas inmate who won a legal battle with the Supreme Court to have his pastor pray aloud over him and place his hands on him in the execution chamber, was executed by lethal injection Oct. 5.
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USCCB, military archdiocese oppose VA’s proposed abortion services rule
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Archdiocese for the Military Services have filed a joint statement objecting to a rule proposed by the Biden administration to allow abortions to be performed on demand in health programs administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Archbishop Lori calls for ‘radical solidarity’ with pregnant women
The chairman of the U.S. bishops’ pro-life committee called for a “radical solidarity” with pregnant women to protect and support them and their unborn child.
Friar charged with blocking access to Long Island Planned Parenthood clinic
Father Fidelis Moscinski, a Franciscan Friar of the Renewal, has been charged with violating the federal Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act, or FACE Act, for allegedly blocking access to a Planned Parenthood of Greater New York facility in the Hempstead section of Long Island, N.Y.
Catholic leaders weigh in on upcoming, busy Supreme Court term
The Supreme Court begins its new term Oct. 3, jumping right back into the fray with cases that take on affirmative action, voting, immigration, the environment and freedom of speech.
Garrett County parish honors lost innocent life
The westernmost corner of the Archdiocese of Baltimore now has a prominent monument to lost innocent life thanks to parishioners of Garrett County’s St. Peter the Apostle in Oakland.
FBI arrest of Pennsylvania pro-life leader called ‘horrendous stunt’
Mark Houck, 48, was arrested at his home in rural Bucks County, Pa., the morning of Sept. 23 for allegedly assaulting an abortion clinic volunteer a year ago in violation of the federal FACE Act.
Arizona judge rules 1864 law banning nearly all abortions can take effect
Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich praised Pima County Superior Court Judge Kellie Johnson for ruling Sept. 23 that a state law prohibiting nearly all abortions can take effect.
Indiana abortion ban temporarily blocked as court challenge moves forward
A judge issued a preliminary injunction Sept. 22 on a new Indiana abortion law that gives legal protection to most unborn babies.
Build a culture of life in a post-Roe world
It is the time to rededicate ourselves to building a culture of life and civilization of love.
Bill calls for protecting pregnancy care centers, investigating attacks
House sponsors of a new bill to protect pregnancy centers said the measure would require the Biden administration to publicly disclose how it is handling the investigation and prosecution of the perpetrators of violent attacks on pregnancy resource centers around the country.
Bishops speak against transport of migrants; it ‘offends God,’ says one
Several U.S. Catholic bishops slammed the actions of Republican politicians who have recently begun to send out of their states groups of women, children and men seeking refuge.