Religious and political leaders alike were quick to condemn the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump on July 13 at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, and many used the moment to urge the nation to tone down some of its political rhetoric and seek unity.
Author: Carol Zimmermann
Arkansas Abortion Access Bill Dropped from Nov. Ballot
Arkansas election officials rejected a petition to place an abortion access measure on the November ballot, saying the proposal’s supporters failed to submit required statements about paid signature gatherers.
Exoneration Milestone a ‘Sobering Reminder’ of Problems With Death Penalty
When a California District Court vacated the conviction and death sentence of Larry Roberts on July 1, he became the 200th exonerated death-row inmate in the U.S. since 1973.
Indiana Bishops Voice Opposition to State Seeking to Resume Death Penalty
Indiana’s bishops announced their disapproval of the state’s plans to resume state executions after a 15-year pause and called for legislators to repeal the use of the death penalty in Indiana.
Texas Begins Recovery from Hurricane Beryl Amid Extreme Heat, Power Loss
Hurricane Beryl’s strong winds and heavy rains knocked out power to about three million homes and businesses on July 8, and also impacted the offices of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, the agency ready to help in disaster recovery.
Republican Party Platform Softens Language on Abortion, Same-Sex Marriage
A Republican Party platform, overwhelmingly approved by a committee on July 8, has softened the party’s language on abortion for the first time in more than four decades.
Catholic Churches in Paris Conducting Holy Games During Summer Olympics, Paralympics
The French Catholic Church will welcome athletes and spectators to Paris this summer during the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Catholic Church in Iraq Slowly Returns 10 Years after Invasion by ISIS Group
Ten years ago, an Islamic State group attacked and took over areas of Syria and Iraq, destroying property and killing members of religious minorities, including Christians who had made their home in the Nineveh region for more than 1,000 years.
Wisconsin Supreme Court Says Order Against Pro-Life Advocate Violated First Amendment
The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled unanimously June 27 that an order blocking a pro-life advocate from speaking to a Planned Parenthood worker violated his First Amendment free speech rights and should be overturned.
Iowa Bishops Praise State Supreme Court’s Decision Lifting Injunction on Abortion Ban
Iowa’s three Catholic bishops praised the state Supreme Court’s ruling that lifted an injunction on a state’s abortion ban after six weeks of pregnancy.