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Minnesota bishops emphasize ‘prenatal justice’ in November elections

Noting the June 24 U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning the high court’s 1973 Roe v. Wade, which legalized abortion across the country, Minnesota’s bishops released a statement calling on Catholics to make “how a candidate will work for prenatal justice a pre-eminent consideration” as they enter the voting booth Nov. 8.

USCCB pro-life chairman calls for ‘radical solidarity’ with pregnant women

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.

Vandals target crisis pregnancy center in western Massachusetts

Police are investigating vandalism at a western Massachusetts pregnancy center that provides women facing a crisis pregnancy with free diapers, wipes, baby clothes, strollers and car seats.

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.

Writing decision to overturn Roe an ‘honor,’ says Supreme Court justice

In his first public comments since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned its nearly 50-year-old decision that legalized abortion, Justice Samuel Alito said writing the ruling was an "honor."

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.

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 new ways to regulate abortion services and at a time when some employer health insurance plans have already entered the fray.

After fires set, pastor encourages people to remember ‘we are the church’

A Catholic church in the Washington suburb of Bethesda was one of three houses of worship along the same road to be victimized by vandalism the weekend of July 9-10.

Some excerpts from U.S. Supreme Court’s Dobbs ruling reversing Roe

Below are some excerpts from the Supreme Court's June 24 ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, a challenge to a Mississippi law banning abortion after 15 weeks.

Welcoming court’s decision, leaders say it’s time to build pro-life culture

Two leaders of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops hailed the Supreme Court's June 24 decision to overturn the court's 1973 ruling that legalized abortion nationwide and said it is time for "healing wounds and repairing social divisions" with those who take opposing views on abortion.

Outside high court, joy, defiance and insults after Roe is struck down

Amid cries of defiance and jubilation, Father Tim Wezner stood out for his quiet prayer, holding a rosary and contemplating the crowd outside the Supreme Court of the United States June 24 after a majority of justices overturned a landmark decision that for almost 50 years made abortion legal across the land.

Abria director: Abortion ruling ‘a step forward’

Angela Franey, executive director of Abria Pregnancy Resources, said the Supreme Court’s June 24 abortion decision overturning Roe v. Wade is a step in the right direction.
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