The U.S. Supreme Court said April 14 it would temporarily keep in place status quo federal regulations regarding the use of an abortion drug, giving the court additional time to consider a lower court’s ruling to stay the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s approval of the drug.
Supreme Court temporarily blocks lower court rulings restricting abortion pills amid legal challenge
Minnesota Catholic Conference urges contacting lawmakers on bills that impact families
Issues include child tax credit, recreational marijuana, abortion
Nation/World news briefs: April 11, 2023
In focus: Dubuque bishop resigns, ‘born-alive’ bill passes, Dutch growers give Vatican a floral gift
West Virginia governor signs funding bill for pregnancy help centers
The state’s Legislature allocated $1 million for the first year of the program and prohibited facilities that provide or refer for abortion from the funding.
Nation/World news briefs: March 27, 2023
In focus: L.A. bishop murder plea, Starbucks strike, Pope Benedict inheritance
Pregnant with conjoined twins, Detroit mother finds powerful strength in faith
Although the babies’ prognosis is uncertain, the couple hopes the twins will be baptized at birth, and trusts that God will take care of their family.
Pope talks abortion, LGBQT rights with young people in Disney documentary
The pope spoke with the young adults, Spanish-speakers between the ages of 20 and 25, as part of a documentary titled “The Pope: Answers,” which is scheduled to premiere April 5 on the streaming services Disney+ and Hulu.
Nation/World news briefs: March 6, 2023
In focus: Labor ruling vindicates Starbucks workers, pope will travel to Hungary, asteroids named for Jesuit astronomers