A Catholic advocate against the death penalty was encouraged by an annual report, released Dec. 1, that shows that 29 states either abolished the death penalty or paused executions this past year.
North Carolina
Override of N.C. Governor’s Veto Bans Some Transgender Surgeries, Treatments for Minors
North Carolina lawmakers Aug. 16 overrode the governor’s veto of legislation banning certain types of medical or surgical gender reassignment procedures in the state for minors who identify as transgender.
Catholic Leaders Call for Prayer, Action After Wave of July 4 Holiday Shootings Across Us
Catholic leaders throughout the country are calling for prayer and action after gun violence scarred the July 4 holiday weekend in several states.
North Carolina Lawmakers Uphold Abortion Ban Legislation
Legislation in North Carolina that bans most abortions after 12 weeks of pregnancy, which the state’s bishops say “represents progress toward building a culture of life,” will now become law after the state’s Republican-controlled General Assembly overrode the Democratic governor’s veto.
N.C. Poised to Enact 12-Week Abortion Ban Over Governor’s Objections
North Carolina legislators appear poised to pass a ban on abortions after 12 weeks despite objections from the state’s governor.
Catholic Teens Inspire One Another to ‘Not Grow Tired’ of Abortion Fight
As Planned Parenthood prepares to open Charlotte’s newest abortion facility this summer, pro-life groups are responding by organizing prayer rallies and sidewalk vigils in front of the facility, and by generating awareness of abortion among local Catholics.
Wimbledon Champ Carried Gift From Confirmation Sponsor to Each Match
Abbey Forbes, the 18-year-old winner of the junior girls doubles championship at Wimbledon, has kept an inspirational book in her tennis bag at recent competitions and for all seven Wimbledon matches.