Here are excerpts from U.S. Supreme Court’s Dobbs ruling reversing Roe
Below are some excerpts from the Supreme Court's June 24 ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, a challenge to a Mississippi law banning abortion after 15 weeks.
Lori: Roe’s reversal is call to ‘redouble’ efforts to help moms and babies
The U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade is "tremendously important" for the nation and the cause of life, but it's not "a day simply for celebration," said the chairman of the U.S. bishops' Committee on Pro-Life Activities.
Preach the Gospel, obey the church, pope tells Neocatechumenal Way
Evangelization efforts must be characterized by zeal to preach the Gospel and obedience to Christ and his church, Pope Francis told members of the Neocatechumenal Way.
Indigenous hope papal apology in Canada will push justice, healing in U.S.
A papal apology on Indigenous land in Canada is not irrelevant south of the border.
In face of rejection and injustice, do good, pope says
True disciples of Jesus always choose to do good, even when they are rejected, and never resort to anger or threatening divine punishment on others, Pope Francis said.
Vatican publishes slightly updated guidelines for handling abuse cases
Two years after posting online a step-by-step guide for how bishops, religious superiors and canon lawyers are supposed to handle accusations of alleged abuse by clerics and labeling it "Version 1.0," the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith has published an update.
Look to the future, not to the past, pope tells families
Christian families are called to embark on a journey of love and service that will lead them to joy and hope for the future, Pope Francis said.
Being next to Eucharist ‘felt like truly a blessing,’ says young Catholic
Following 10 a.m. Mass June 19, hundreds of people streamed out of the Cathedral of St. Paul's front doors and down its grand stone staircase behind a canopy carried over a monstrance bearing the body of Christ.
Welcoming court’s decision, leaders say it’s time to build pro-life culture
Two leaders of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops hailed the Supreme Court's June 24 decision to overturn the court's 1973 ruling that legalized abortion nationwide and said it is time for "healing wounds and repairing social divisions" with those who take opposing views on abortion.
NEWS BRIEF: New mission for the pastoral care and evangelization of African Americans and...
Bishop Olmsted was pleased to announce the establishment of a new mission for the pastoral care and evangelization of African Americans and Black Catholics.
