“There is no one, regardless of their development or abilities, who does not matter in the eyes of God. No matter how short or how long a person lives, God longs to embrace them forever in heaven.”
Bishop Kettler: Moving forward with hope
Annual March for Life Jan. 22 at the State Capitol
The annual Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life March for Life will be held at the State Capitol on Monday, Jan. 22, to mark the 45th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the 1973 United States Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion.
Supreme Court to hear case on free speech and crisis pregnancy centers
The Supreme Court has decided to hear a case examining freedom of speech at crisis pregnancy centers.
Civility must guide debate on social challenges, USCCB president says
Acknowledging wide divisions in the country over issues such as health care, immigration reform, taxes and abortion, the president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops called for civility to return to the public debate.
Abortion, assisted suicide focus of pro-life activities, says cardinal
In his remarks Nov. 13, the first day of the USCCB meeting, Cardinal Dolan lauded the bishops’ longtime collaboration with the National Committee for a Human Life Amendment.
Texas bishops criticize ACLU’s support for teen immigrant’s abortion
Texas bishops criticized the American Civil Liberties Union for backing an abortion for a teen immigrant in the country illegally and also praised government officials for their defense of the unborn.
Iowa court upholds state’s requiring 72-hour waiting period for abortions
An Iowa District Court judge Oct. 2 upheld the state’s 72-hour waiting period for abortions, signed into law in May by former Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad.
U.S. House passes bill to ban abortion after 20 weeks of gestation
The U.S. House Oct. 3 passed the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, which bans abortions after 20 weeks of gestation, about the time doctors have determined that an unborn child can feel pain.