In focus: Priests and nuns flee embattled Ethiopian region, Biden abortion order decried, Knights name family of the year
Nation/World news briefs: Aug. 8, 2022
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Catholics rally in support of Michigan pro-life center after vandalism
In the aftermath of vandalism, pro-life center receives an outpouring of support from the community, including more than $20,000 in donations to help the center continue to serve vulnerable mothers and babies.
Inside the Capitol: Making abortion unthinkable
“The Dobbs decision calls Catholics to double down on our existing efforts to walk with moms in need.”
Archbishop calls Biden’s order on abortion ‘deeply disturbing, tragic’
The U.S. bishops’ pro-life chairman said it is “deeply disturbing and tragic” that President Joe Biden has chosen to use his power as the nation’s chief executive “to promote and facilitate abortion in our country” than support resources for pregnant women in need.
In interview, pope condemns abortion, says he’s not resigning
In a wide-ranging interview with the Reuters news agency, Pope Francis condemned abortion, dismissed the idea that he’s preparing to resign and said he still hopes to be able to visit Russia and Ukraine in the fall.
Excerpts from U.S. Supreme Court’s Dobbs ruling reversing Roe
In affirming the law 6-3, the high court also voted 5-4 to overturn 1973’s Roe v. Wade ruling, which legalized abortion nationwide, and 1992’s Casey v. Planned Parenthood ruling, which affirmed Roe.
Lori: Roe’s reversal is call to ‘redouble’ efforts to help moms and babies
Ihe U.S. bishops in 2020 launched a new initiative called “Walking with Moms in Need,” which aims to engage every Catholic parish “in providing a safety net to ensure that pregnant and parenting moms have the resources, love and support they need to nurture the lives of their children.”