In a late-night decision Sept. 1, the Supreme Court ruled against blocking a Texas law banning abortions at six weeks of pregnancy.
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Indiana Catholic takes part in national ‘Biking for Babies’ ride
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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.
Pro-life groups criticize Catholic university for hosting Biden town hall
A few hours before CNN’s evening town hall with President Joe Biden on the campus of a Cincinnati Catholic university, the congregation of women religious that founded the school said the sisters were not involved in planning or hosting the July 21 event.
Archbishop Lori and N.J. cardinal ask Catholics to sign petition to Congress on Hyde Amendment
“During this critical time, let us join in prayer for the protection of the unborn,” Archbishop Lori said. “But let us also, as citizens and believers, raise our voices to protect the most defenseless of human beings, the unborn child. Let us stand together in promoting the sanctity of life.”
Activists see temporary stop of federal executions as a starting point
Activists who oppose the death penalty said the Justice Department’s temporary stop of federal executions is a step in the right direction, but not enough.
House GOP leaders, attorneys general urge Congress to make Hyde permanent
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., and several other Republican leaders in the House asked their Democratic counterparts June 22 to take up a measure introduced by Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., that would make the long-standing Hyde Amendment permanent.