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Alden Abbott: The time is ripe for Pope Leo XIV to reaffirm Evangelium vitae. The post The Vatican Should Reaffirm the Culture of Life appeared first on The Catholic Thing .
Read →A common misconception regarding abortion-tainted vaccines is that “the Vatican said it’s OK.” The reality is a little more complicated. Here’s what the Church actually teaches about conscience, religious exemptions, and your duty to fight for ethical alternatives.
Read →A file photo shows a Scottish flag in Aberdeen. Sarah Morse, a 66-year-old Catholic substitute teacher at Arbroath High School in Scotland, was fired in November 2025 after telling students she opposed abortion during an informal classroom discussion.
Read →Catholic bishops in Missouri are asking voters to approve Amendment 3 on Nov. 3.
Read →A group of Virginia pastors is urging voters to reject a proposed constitutional amendment on abortion, warning it would enshrine a right to destroy innocent life and bring more destruction of human life in the womb. In an open letter at virginiapastors.org, the pastors said they write “with prayer and concern” about the vote underway […] The post Pastors Call on Virginia Voters to Reject Radical Abortion Amendment appeared first on LifeNews.com .
Read →At FedEx’s annual meeting, the Diocese of Fort Worth, Texas, asked the company to analyze the regulatory and reputational risks of continuing to ship the abortion pill mifepristone into states where abortion is illegal. The post Fort Worth diocese questions FedEx about shipping abortion pills first appeared on Angelus News .
Read →A letter from Virginia pastors petitioning citizens to vote against amendments to the state constitution that would codify same-sex marriage and abortion is gaining traction. On Tuesday morning, the document totaled 354 pastors’ signatures with room for more before November 3.
Read →Bishop John Keenan said proposals backed by the Scottish Greens would remove existing legal safeguards and allow abortion up to birth
Read →On November 3, voters in Virginia, Nevada, Idaho and Missouri are expected to decide measures that could significantly reshape abortion policy in their states. Catholic bishops and state Catholic conferences have responded with educational materials, videos, prayer cards, lawn signs and public statements, attempting to persuade voters that protecting unborn children should remain a political and moral priority.
Read →Bishop Michael Olson said he hopes to ‘further the culture of life’ by urging the company to consider whether it’s violating federal law by mailing abortion pills to pro-life states.
Read →Bishop Michael Olson said he hopes to “further the culture of life” by urging the company to consider whether it’s violating federal law by mailing abortion pills to pro-life states.
Read →Archbishop George Leo Thomas is urging Catholics to vote no on Nevada Question 6, warning that the measure would allow abortion into the ninth month and take parents out of a minor’s decision. From the pulpit Sunday, the Archdiocese of Las Vegas asked Catholics across five counties to reject the ballot question, which would write […] The post Catholic Bishop: Vote Against Question 6 in Nevada, Stop Abortions Up to Birth appeared first on LifeNews.com .
Read →Abortion is on the ballot in Virginia, Nevada, Idaho and Missouri this November, and the Catholic bishops in those states have been speaking out in hopes of convincing voters to side with the pro-life campaigns.
Read →The public debate on abortion often focuses exclusively on autonomy and choice. While personal freedom is important, rights must always be considered alongside responsibilities and the rights of others, including those who are unable to speak for themselves.
Read →In August 2023, Florida school board security escorted a pastor away for reading a library book out loud. The same pastor later walked into a Palm Beach County school board meeting...
Read →Southern Baptist Convention President Willy Rice is urging pastors to speak up before the midterm elections, saying abortion and the sanctity of unborn life are theological questions that belong in the pulpit. Rice, who also pastors Calvary Church in Clearwater, Florida, said pastors have a duty to engage.
Read →Paul Braune watched calmly as the police ransacked his rectory office in Lubetal, Germany. Arrested by SS chief Reinhard Heydrich himself on August 12, 1941, Braune was accused of having “sabotaged measures of the regime and the Party in an irresponsible manner.” Officers rifled through his papers—from the German Confessing Church and the Association of [...] The post The pastors who defied Hitler’s euthanasia regime first appeared on The Bridgehead .
Read →Willy Rice says pastors must "step up" on abortion, marriage, gender identity and immigration, arguing these political issues are deeply theological.
Read →“We are deeply disturbed that the Scottish Greens believe abortion should be treated ‘like any other healthcare procedure’,” the Scottish bishops said Saturday.
Read →A senior Spanish bishop has spoken out against a government campaign to promote abortion.
Read →Every Sunday, women who have had abortions sit in church and hear that God forgives sin. But when abortion is never named, many conclude that the promise doesn't include them, and they take the pastor's silence as judgment.
Read →Two hundred Virginia pastors have publicly opposed a proposed abortion amendment, citing the Sixth Commandment in their appeal to voters. Their unified stance urges Christians to reject legalizing abortion up to birth.
Read →Bishop William Byrne and the Catholic bishops of Massachusetts are urging Catholics to sign a petition to repeal Chapter 188, a new law allowing abortion throughout pregnancy, including after 24 weeks for any reason and in non-hospital settings. The repeal effort, called Repeal 188, requires collecting certified signatures to place the question on the 2028 ballot and suspend the law until voters decide, while parishes are holding petition drives and promoting support for women facing unplanned pregnancies during Respect Life Month.
Read →Bishop Michael Burbidge of Arlington, Virginia, has called on Catholics in his diocese to pray and fast throughout October to oppose two ballot initiatives related to abortion and gay marriage. He specifically requested that on Fridays, Catholics pray the Stations of the Cross and fast by eating one full meal without meat, and on Sundays, pray the Rosary and fast from social media for several hours, especially around Mass.
Read →A Virginia Catholic bishop called on the faithful to pray and fast in opposition to proposed state constitutional amendments that would enshrine abortion and same-sex marriage. The bishop warned these measures threaten the sanctity of life and family values.
Read →Catholic bishops and religious sisters in New York and Illinois have filed lawsuits against their states' assisted suicide laws, winning temporary court rulings that prevent enforcement of these laws against them while litigation continues. These lawsuits argue that the laws compel Catholic healthcare providers to violate their conscience by participating in or promoting assisted suicide, which the Church opposes as contrary to its mission and moral teachings.
Read →Virginia is holding a significant election with constitutional amendments on abortion and marriage that have drawn opposition from Catholic bishops and over 200 pastors, who warn the ballot language is deceptive and designed to punish dissenters and boost Democrats. In Ohio, two key races are considered toss-ups, including a Senate special election and the governor's race, with data centers and immigration issues prominent, while in Texas, the Senate race between Ken Paxton and James Talarico is close, with controversies around Talarico's religious affiliations and local concerns about visas, data centers, and mosque construction influencing conservative voters.
Read →The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has designated October as Respect Life Month with the theme 'Mary, Mother of Life,' encouraging prayer and action against the increased use of abortion pills.
Read →Bishop Michael Burbidge of the Diocese of Arlington is urging Catholics to fast on Fridays in October and vote against two constitutional amendments on abortion and marriage appearing on the November 3 ballot in Virginia. He has directed priests to read a letter during Masses opposing the amendments, which would expand abortion access and redefine marriage, and has led prayer efforts while acknowledging both support and criticism from parishioners.
Read →The South Korean government announced plans to permit the use of abortion pills for women up to nine weeks pregnant by early 2027, with prescriptions and dispensing handled by physicians for the first two years. Christian groups in South Korea, including the Catholic Bishops’ Conference and the United Christian Churches, have strongly condemned this decision, emphasizing the abortion pill's lethal effect on unborn children and calling for social support systems for women in crisis pregnancies instead.
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