In a 5-4 decision June 24, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned its nearly 50-year-old decision in Roe v. Wade that legalized abortion in this country.
Supreme Court overturns Roe in anticipated Dobbs decision
New York State Catholic Conference ‘troubled’ by court’s gun law ruling
The court voted 6-3 to strike down the New York law requiring anyone who wants to carry a concealed weapon for self-defense to demonstrate a specific need for doing so.
Two books offer catechesis on true meaning of Catholic marriage
The authors offer couples a range of information, from a step-by-step guide to what they should do after saying, “Yes,” to a cardinal’s reflections on the heart of marriage.
Germany’s lower house removes criminal code ban on advertising abortions
The draft bill also aims to prevent lurid advertising for abortions.
Even with successes, charter seen as a document that must adapt over time
The landmark document, adopted 20 years ago during a widely watched U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops assembly in Dallas, established minimum standards for dioceses and eparchies to follow in response to the clergy sexual abuse scandal that exploded in 2002.
Sunday Scripture readings: June 26, 2022
Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
First reading: 1 Kgs 19:16, 19-21
Second reading: Gal 5:1, 13-18
Gospel: Lk 9:51-62
Agency head says community response to resettling refugees ‘overwhelming
The resettlement ministry has welcomed more than 1,000 newcomers since October.
March, speakers draw attention to poverty, voting rights, health care needs
The Catholic contingent was organized by
Network, a Catholic social justice lobby; the Leadership Conference of Women; the Sisters of Mercy; Pax Christi USA; the Quixote Center; the Loretto Community; and the Franciscan Action Network.