U.S. bishops: “The threat of abortion remains our preeminent priority because it directly attacks life itself…. At the same time, we cannot dismiss or ignore other serious threats to human life and dignity such as racism, the environmental crisis, poverty and the death penalty.”
Abortion
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Archbishop Naumann invites church to join a year of service to pregnant women
Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann sees the day that Catholic parishes can be one of the first places a woman facing an unexpected or challenging pregnancy can turn to for assistance rather than think of seeking an abortion.
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U.S. bishops debate how to integrate Pope Francis’ broader pro-life focus
Proposed changes to a bishops’ letter introducing “Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship,” reveal concerns that segments of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops are not fully on board with Francis’ now six-year-old papacy.
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Cardinal Dolan: I would not have denied Joe Biden Communion
While saying the priest who denied Joseph R. Biden communion “had a good point,” Cardinal Timothy Dolan said he would not have done so himself.
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Explainer: When can someone be denied the Eucharist?
When is it permissible, acceptable or prudent to deny the Eucharist to someone?
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Joe Biden denied Communion at Mass during campaign stop in South Carolina
“Sadly, this past Sunday, I had to refuse holy Communion to former Vice President Joe Biden,” Father Robert Morey wrote in a statement responding to queries from the Florence Morning News.
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I promised to help my friend when she got out of prison. Then she got pregnant.
I knew she would ask me to make the arrangements. She knew I would help. I promised I would be there for her, no matter what. God forgive me.
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Texas judge rejects requiring doctors to perform transition surgery and abortions
A federal judge in Texas has upheld the conscience rights of medical professionals across the nation.
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Christians urge California governor to veto bill for abortion pill access at colleges
Christian organizations are urging California Gov. Gavin Newsom to veto a bill that would require the state’s public universities to offer abortion medication through campus health clinics.
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New Supreme Court agenda features abortion, immigrants and L.G.B.T. rights
The Supreme Court is about to commence on another highly contentious term, with many controversial items on its docket, from abortion to LGBT rights to immigration.