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Respect Life
Pope Francis says Benedict rightly warned against not respecting life
Pope Francis praised his predecessor’s courage in denouncing the danger of people no longer respecting or understanding the sacredness of human life.
Mexican bishops express sorrow after Supreme Court decriminalizes abortion
The Mexican bishops’ conference expressed sorrow over a unanimous Supreme Court decision to decriminalize abortion, while other church leaders called on Catholics to “not to be indifferent” on issues of life.
Pope: Euthanasia legislation in Europe is sign of ‘throwaway culture’
Increasing calls to legalize euthanasia in several European countries, as well as the disregard for vulnerable people and the unborn, are signs of a “throwaway culture” that is gaining ground across the continent, Pope Francis said.
Supreme Court rules against blocking Texas’ 6-week abortion ban
In a late-night decision Sept. 1, the Supreme Court ruled against blocking a Texas law banning abortions at six weeks of pregnancy.
Indiana Catholic takes part in national ‘Biking for Babies’ ride
This is the way Emily Mastronicola dreamed it would be.
Arlington Bishop: Church has ‘sacred duty’ to speak truth about human person, gender
The topic of transgenderism is discussed routinely in the news, on television shows and in schools.
Coakley: Senate bill covers many needs, but must not allow abortion funding
The $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill passed by the Senate makes “historic investments” in transportation, climate change mitigation, job creation, expanded internet access and other areas, but several issues still need attention, said the U.S. bishops’ domestic policy committee chairman.
USCCB, Catholic groups, politicians back Mississippi in court abortion case
Catholic leaders, pro-life organizations, Republican members of Congress and several governors are among those on a long list of supporters backing Mississippi’s ban on abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy and urging the court to reexamine its previous abortion rulings when it takes up this case in the fall.
A new flag waves over the pro-life movement
Leaders in the pro-life community hope a new flag featuring baby’s feet held in a mother’s hands will serve as the universal symbol for protecting the lives of the unborn.
No ‘devout Catholic’ can condone killing child in the womb, says San Francisco archbishop
No one can claim “to be a devout Catholic and condone the killing of innocent human life, let alone have the government pay for it,” said Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone of San Francisco.
Elderly are to be valued, not discarded, pope says
Older people are not “leftovers” to be discarded; rather, they continue to be precious nourishment for families, young people and communities, Pope Francis said in the homily he wrote for the Mass marking the first World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly.