A federal appeals court reaffirmed a hold on an Arkansas law that bans abortions 18 weeks into pregnancy and another banning an abortion from being performed when a fetus is detected to have Down syndrome.
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HHS Acts on Violations of Conscience Protection by California, Vermont Hospital
Two U.S. bishop’s committee said Dec. 17 they “strongly commend” the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services taking “corrective action” against a Vermont medical center and the state of California for violating federal conscience protection laws when it comes to abortion.
Texas Archbishop: ‘Conversion of Heart’ Needed on Death Penalty
Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller of San Antonio is the latest bishop calling for the Trump Administration to stop carrying out federal executions before the presidential term ends.
Argentine Bishops Urge Lawmakers to Reflect Ahead of Abortion Debate
The president of the Argentine bishops’ conference called on lawmakers to “reflect” as they prepare to debate a bill that would legalize abortion in the South American country.
U.S. Bishops Urge Trump, Barr to Stop Upcoming Federal Executions
In response to the upcoming federal execution of Orlando Hall Nov. 19, and two more federal executions scheduled to take place in December, two U.S. bishops’ committee chairmen called on the government to end this practice.
Chaplain to Death-Row Inmates Says Use of Death Penalty in U.S. Must End
A Catholic chaplain to Florida’s death-row inmates used a virtual forum to focus on his most significant lifetime pursuit — raising awareness about the wrongness of America’s use of the death penalty.
Louisiana Endorses Pro-Life Referendum; Colorado Rejects New Abortion Restrictions
Louisiana and Colorado voted opposite ways on different abortion measures that appeared on each state’s ballot Nov. 3.
Memphis Rep. John DeBerry Says He Was Ousted by Democratic Party for Pro-Life Views
John DeBerry is running for re-election for his seat in the Tennessee House of Representatives, but not as a Democrat, which has been his party since the 1960s. Instead, he is campaigning as an independent after the Tennessee Democrat executive committee voted to take him off the ballot for the primary election in August.
Committee members cited DeBerry’s support of school vouchers and his pro-life votes as reasons for the ouster.
Barrett’s Confirmation: A Tough Battle With Predictable Outcome
The president described Barrett as “one of our nation’s most brilliant and gifted legal minds.”
Catholic Amy Coney Barrett Selected to Fill Ginsburg’s Seat on the Supreme Court
President Donald Trump will officially announce Saturday he has selected Judge Amy Coney Barret to succeed Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.