A demonstration against the death penalty last February during the Los Angeles Religious Education Congress in Anaheim, Calif. (CNS photo/J.D. Long-Garcia, The Tidings)

With abortion sidelined this election, some Catholics are turning to other life issues

by Michael J. O’Loughlin October 12, 2016

Some Catholics have turned their sights to other issues—euthanasia, death penalty—that are part of the church’s pro-life agenda.

Democratic vice presidential candidate, Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., waves with his wife Anne Holton during the third day session of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Wednesday, July 27, 2016. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

In All Things, Politics & Society

VP nominee Tim Kaine says he supports the Hyde Amendment after all

by Michael J. O’Loughlin July 29, 2016

“I have been for the Hyde Amendment,” Kaine told CNN on Friday. “And I have not changed my position on that.”

Democratic vice presidential candidate, Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., takes the stage during the third day session of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Editorials, Politics & Society

Social justice includes being pro-life: Why Tim Kaine should defend the Hyde Amendment

by The Editors July 28, 2016

What is at stake is a significant increase in the already distressingly high number of abortions.

Explainer, Politics & Society

Your taxes and abortion: what is the Hyde Amendment and why does it matter?

by Michael J. O’Loughlin July 27, 2016

The debate over the amendment continues to divide Democrats.

Pro-life supporters pray at the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court June 27 during protests in Washington. In a 5-3 vote that day, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down restrictions on Texas abortion clinics. (CNS photo/Michael Reynolds, EPA)

Dispatches, Politics & Society

Platform proposal on Hyde Amendment challenged by Pro-Life Democrats

by Michael J. O’Loughlin July 5, 2016

“What kind of relationship is the Democratic Party going to form with people of faith and faith communities?”

Faith, In All Things

Did Pope Francis say anything new about abortion?

by Thomas Rosica, C.S.B. September 1, 2015

Editors Note, Feb. 25, 2019: America has become aware that this article included extensive unattributed material from other sources. Accordingly, we have removed the text. For more material on this topic, read the original report from Catholic News Service, “Pope Francis For Year of Mercy, Pope Francis extends possibilities for absolution.” A Feb. 22 story in the National […]