Under the bill, an abortion would be considered homicide, subject to sentences of 30 years in prison or the death penalty.
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Cardinal Gregory: Pope Francis makes Americans in both parties ‘uncomfortable’
Cardinal Wilton Gregory said that Pope Francis has made it difficult for Americans to be comfortable with just one aspect of Catholic Social Teaching—“you’ve got to have them all.”
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Biden’s abortion comments in State of the Union address draw criticism from Catholic and pro-life groups
Biden’s “anti-life and anti-religious freedom policy agendas that destroy unborn life, harm the dignity of pregnant mothers, and violate the religious freedom and medical conscience rights of healthcare professionals.”
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Joe Biden reiterates call to codify Roe v. Wade in State of the Union address
In his State of the Union address, President Biden called on Congress to codify Roe v. Wade “to protect every woman’s constitutional right to choose” while calling for national unity.
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Bishops’ conference sponsors Eucharistic Revival songwriting competition
The Eucharistic Revival Musical Competition seeks entries from Catholic composers, poets and songwriters.
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U.S. bishops push back on Biden’s claim that the church doesn’t oppose tax-funded abortions
After President Biden said that U.S. bishops are not demanding that federal dollars not fund abortions, the U.S.C.C.B. stated that they are “united” in commitment to life.
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Supreme Court admits ‘not possible’ to identify leaker of Dobbs draft
The U.S. Supreme Court revealed Jan. 19 that after a monthslong investigation by its marshal, it has yet to identify who leaked the draft of the high court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization.
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Jonathan Roumie of ‘The Chosen’ to speak at March for Life
Jonathan Roumie, known for his role as “Jesus” in the television series The Chosen, and other Catholic speakers are in the lineup for this year’s 50th annual national March for Life on Jan. 20.