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Naumann: Biden order makes abortion part of family planning
President Joe Biden's decision to rescind a regulation governing the Title X family planning program that was enforced by the Trump administration "will force abortion" to be part of the program and "may be unlawful," said the chairman of the U.S. bishops' pro-life committee.
Pro-life witness is rooted in the Eucharist, Archbishop Lori says
Celebrating a Mass for Life at the national shrine in Washington, he warned pro-lifers against anxiety, and said the eucharist should "embolden us to pray and work for the cause of life perhaps as never before."
Archbishop criticizes Biden, hopes for change from courts at vigil Mass
The key U.S. bishop on pro-life activities called President Joe Biden's stance on abortion "religiously and ethically incoherent," as he is personally opposed to abortion "while doing everything within his power" to promote it.
Archbishop welcomes federal actions on housing, hunger as pandemic continues
A key bishop applauded the Biden administration's extension of the federal eviction moratorium and an increase in nutrition assistance to families struggling through the coronavirus pandemic.
Panelists say abortion debate has become too political, needs wider focus
Resolving the polarized discussion about abortion might include calm conversations seeking common ground, appeals to human dignity and policy changes that support motherhood, said speakers on a Jan. 27 webinar.
Changes in political landscape mean battle will be tougher, pro-lifers told
With a new administration in Washington, pro-lifers are organizing and training at the grassroots level across the country. "Anger doesn't get you listened to," said one leader. "Civility does."
Bishops, other pro-life leaders decry Biden action ending ‘Mexico City policy’
President Joe Biden's memo rescinding the so-called "Mexico City policy" Jan. 28, the eve of this year's March for Life, "is a deeply disturbing move," according to a top pro-life leader. The policy blocks funding for overseas abortions.
Masses, rallies recall the lives of those lost to abortion since 1973
Numerous prayer vigils, Masses, online events and in-person rallies nationwide marked the anniversary of the Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion in the U.S.
14-nation survey shows U.S. faith has stayed strongest amid COVID-19
According to a new poll by the Pew Research Center, more Americans say the coronavirus pandemic has strengthened their religious faith than those in 13 other nations. But a majority in every country, the U.S. included, said the pandemic has made no difference in the level of their faith.
U.S. bishops support initiative to stop bullying of LGBT youth
At least 10 U.S. Catholic bishops have signed a statement supporting the Tyler Clementi Foundation and speaking out against bullying directed at LGBT youth. The foundation's namesake committed suicide in 2010 because of anti-gay cyberbullying.