After a series of defeats on abortion during this week’s midterm elections, Catholic leaders have emphasized their continued commitment to the pro-life cause and supporting mothers in need.
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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.
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.
Misunderstanding of Pregnancy Centers’ Mission Seen as a Reason for Attacks
Angela Franey, executive director of Abria Pregnancy Resources, said recent vandalism at the organization’s St. Paul location and dozens of similar attacks on pregnancy centers around the country reflect recent anger and misunderstanding around the issue of abortion.
Idaho Supreme Court Upholds State Law Banning Most Abortions
The Idaho Supreme Court Aug. 12 upheld a state law that bans abortion except in cases of rape, incest or to save the life of the mother. The law will take effect Aug. 25.
Archbishop Decries Biden Executive Order, ‘Continued Promotion of Abortion’
Decrying President Joe Biden’s new executive order on abortion, the chairman of the U.S. bishops’ pro-life committee said that “continued promotion of abortion takes lives and irreparably harms vulnerable pregnant mothers, their families and society.”
Speaker: Court’s Dobbs Ruling Is ‘a Generational Chance’ to End Abortion
Although speakers at the annual summer conference of the Napa Institute found much to celebrate with the Supreme Court ruling that ended abortion as a constitutional right, they acknowledged the path forward is fraught with challenges.
Georgia’s ‘Heartbeat Law’ Takes Effect After Appeals Court Lifts Injunction
Georgia’s “heartbeat law” is now in effect after a July 20 ruling by the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals that reversed a lower court decision and said the law should be permitted to take effect immediately.
Gov. Hochul Takes On The Supreme Court
Gov. Kathy Hochul appears to be taking action as if she has more power than the U.S. Supreme Court. Hochul — who is Catholic — chastised the Supreme Court because it overturned Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey.
After Dobbs, States Focus on Abortion Laws, Interstate Travel for Abortions
For the first time in some 50 years, states have an unprecedented opportunity to explore anew ways to regulate abortion services and at a time when some employer health insurance plans have already entered the fray.