Life without parole for school shooter called ‘severe and just punishment’ October 14, 2022By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News There is “no question” the actions of the Parkland, Fla., school shooter “were heinous,” but “a sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole is a severe and just punishment,” said Miami Archbishop Thomas G. Wenski.
Marian Blue Wave group prays rosary outside Planned Parenthood in D.C. October 14, 2022By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News A group of pro-life Catholics gathered outside of a Planned Parenthood abortion facility in Washington Oct. 12 to pray the rosary for an end to abortion and the closure of Planned Parenthood and all abortion facilities.
With Roe overturned, march will focus on Congress, laws to end abortion October 13, 2022By Kurt Jensen Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, U.S. Congress, World News The national March for Life in Washington will continue even with the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, its 1973 ruling that found a right to abortion in the U.S. Constitution and legalized it nationwide.
Rally participants gather near U.S. Capitol to pray rosary for the nation October 12, 2022By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News Praying the rosary for the conversion of sinners is “an act of compassion and love,” speaker David Carollo told the crowd gathered for the National Rosary Rally in Washington Oct. 9.
Texas death-row inmate takes plea for DNA testing to Supreme Court October 12, 2022By Carol Zimmermann Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, Supreme Court, World News The Supreme Court considered the case of Texas inmate Rodney Reed, who has been on death row for more than 25 years and has gained the attention of Catholic leaders and celebrities for his claims of innocence.
Catholic Mobilizing Network honors advocates working to end death penalty October 12, 2022By Carol Zimmermann Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News At the Vatican Embassy in Washington, Catholic advocates working to bring an end to the death penalty acknowledged leaders in the fight against capital punishment in the U.S.
Michigan bishops say ‘extreme’ ballot measure on abortion goes beyond Roe October 11, 2022By Mike Stechschulte Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News The bishops of Michigan’s seven Catholic dioceses are urging voters to reject Proposal 3, which they warn is “the most extreme proposal concerning abortion this state or country has ever seen.”
Texas executes inmate who won court battle over prayer in death chamber October 7, 2022By Carol Zimmermann Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, Supreme Court, World News 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.
USCCB, military archdiocese oppose VA’s proposed abortion services rule October 6, 2022By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News 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 October 5, 2022By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Respect Life 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 October 3, 2022By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News 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 October 1, 2022By Carol Zimmermann Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, Supreme Court, World News 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.
