The fight against the death penalty lays bare the strengths and weaknesses of the Catholic approach to pro-life issues.
Pro-Life
Posted inDispatches, Politics & Society
Abortion is proving that the Democratic Party can outdo Republicans in self-destruction
The expulsion of pro-life candidates may doom the Democrats to minority status.
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
My son’s gift of organ donation taught me death is not the last word.
Christopher’s death gave five people the chance to live.
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
Judge halts Arkansas plan to execute inmates by end of month
A federal judge halted Arkansas’ unprecedented plan to execute several inmates before the end of the month because one of its execution drugs is about to expire.
Posted inPolitics & Society
Executing 7 men in 10 days this Easter will not restore justice to Arkansas
Why do we use violence to solve violence?
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
Iowa House passes measure to ban abortions after 20 weeks
If it becomes law, Iowa would join 17 other states in banning almost all abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy.
Posted inFaith, Features
Zombie Catholics vs. French Secularism
The rise of “zombie Catholics” in French politics may indicate a renewed energy in the French church.
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
Pro-life leaders praise defunding of U.N. Population Fund
The U.S. State Department’s will no longer contribute to the U.N. Population Fund because of the agency’s involvement in China’s “one-child policy.”
Posted inArts & Culture, Film
Why HBOs ‘Abortion: Stories Women Tell’ fails the women it portrays
Instead of engaging women as persons, the film instrumentalizes them to push a political agenda.
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
Abortion, assisted suicide are ‘always wrong,’ bishops tell Catholic lawmakers
New Mexico Catholic bishops distanced themselves from Catholic legislators who support abortion and physician-assisted suicide.