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Fetal remains found in rural Illinois have been returned home to Indiana
Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill said Oct. 3 he has overseen the return of the remains of 2,246 aborted fetuses back home to Indiana after they were discovered in September at the Illinois home of the late Dr. Ulrich "George" Klopfer.
Indiana bishops want decision to resume federal death penalty rescinded
In an Oct. 4 statement, the Catholic bishops of Indiana said the federal government's decision this past summer to end a 16-year moratorium on executing federal inmates is "regrettable, unnecessary and morally unjustified."
Supreme Court agrees to take up Louisiana abortion case this term
It is the first abortion case the court is taking up since Justices Brett Kavanaugh and Neil Gorsuch joined the bench and also without the swing vote of Justice Anthony Kennedy, who retired in 2018.
Court urged to hear Louisiana, Indiana abortion cases and overturn Roe
UPDATED - A group of national pro-life leaders gathered outside the Supreme Court Oct. 2 to release a petition with 250,000 signatures calling for the overturn of the 1973 Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton decisions, which legalized abortion virtually on demand nationwide.
Buffalo bishop says he welcomes Vatican-authorized visitation
For more than a year, Buffalo Bishop Richard Malone has faced questions about how he has handled allegations of abuse against diocesan priests. Brooklyn Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio, leading the visitation, said he will "do my best to learn the facts."
Forgiveness for brother’s killer was act of Christian love, Dallas bishop says
Brandt Jean forgave former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger in court, and gave her a hug, after a jury convicted her of fatally shooting Jean's brother, Botham. The act deeply impressed Bishop Edward Burns, who prayed "we can all follow the example of this outstanding young man."
U.S. judge temporarily stops Georgia’s ‘heartbeat’ law from taking effect
Known as the "heartbeat bill," it was signed into law May 7 by Georgia Republican Gov. Brian Kemp and was to have taken effect Jan. 1. The ruling by Judge Steve C. Jones will put it on hold while a lawsuit against it is argued in court.
Ranch aims to help teens, veterans work through mental health struggles
Warrior's Ranch in Kansas was founded to provide outdoor experiences for veterans and teenagers who struggle with suicidal thoughts or have attempted suicide, which is the second leading cause of death for youth ages 10-24.
Bridgeport bishop hopes report on abuse brings healing, renewal
A retired Connecticut judge probing the handling of the abuse crisis in the Diocese of Bridgeport blasted "the consistent practice" of past bishops to leave abusive priests in ministry. The report praised reforms by current Bishop Frank Caggiano.
For bishop with Mexican roots, El Paso’s assault hit close to home
Bishop Oscar Cantu and his family are part of Texas' Mexican heritage, which is what came under attack during the shooting that resulted in 22 deaths.