Supreme Court of the United States
These are the latest news cases from the Supreme Court of the United States regarding pro-life and family issues, religious persecution, and other topics affecting the Catholic Church.
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'I have no agenda' except public service, Barrett tells senators
Judge Amy Coney Barrett explained to senators on Tuesday that she has no personal agenda to overturn previous decisions if she... Read more
Senator Sasse: Questioning Barrett’s faith shows misunderstanding of civics, religious freedom
Senator Ben Sasse (R-Nebraska) on Monday criticized questions aimed at Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett’s religious beliefs, saying they... Read more
Barrett hearings day 1: Healthcare and anti-Catholicism take center stage
As Senate Democrats on Monday focused on how Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett could rule on the Affordable Care... Read more
'I believe I can serve my country,' Amy Coney Barrett tells senators
In her opening remarks, which were released on Sunday, October 11, Barrett will explain to senators why she accepted the... Read more
US Supreme Court sends abortion pill case back to district court
The US Supreme Court on Thursday refused to reverse a lower court's order preventing the FDA from requiring in-person dispensation... Read more
Democratic US Senator opposes Amy Coney Barrett confirmation over IVF
A US Senator on Friday sent a letter to her colleagues urging them to vote against the confirmation of Amy... Read more
Senators reject claim Amy Coney Barrett 'too Christian' for Supreme Court
Senators on Wednesday decried attacks on Catholic Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett’s religious beliefs. Read more
Supreme Court judges say Obergefell a 'problem' for religious liberty
Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito on Monday said that the Supreme Court’s Obergefell ruling is already posing problems for... Read more
Bishop Burbidge preaches on human dignity and natural law at Red Mass
Bishop Michael Burbidge of Arlington preached on the sanctity of of life and universal human dignity at the annual “Red Mass”... Read more
New Jersey bill would preserve abortion protections, even if Roe overturned
As change on the US Supreme Court puts the future of legal abortion in doubt, some political leaders in New... Read more
Dolan says Barrett is 'best candidate' for SCOTUS seat
Cardinal Timothy Dolan of the Archdiocese of New York called Judge Amy Coney Barrett the “best candidate” for the Supreme... Read more
Dad, deacon, lawyer: Amy Coney Barrett’s father shares his testimony of faith
Much has been made of the Catholic faith of Amy Coney Barrett, President Donald Trump’s most recent nominee to the... Read more
Parties divided over nomination of Amy Coney Barrett
Following President Donald Trump’s nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court on Sept. 26, party leaders are... Read more
'Advice and Consent': How the Senate will vet Amy Coney Barrett
President Donald Trump’s nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court sets in motion a highly-anticipated confirmation process,... Read more
Amy Coney Barrett pledges 'humility' and 'service' after SCOTUS nomination
Judge Amy Coney Barrett pledged to serve all Americans if confirmed to the Supreme Court, following her nomination by President... Read more
Trump nominates Amy Coney Barrett to Supreme Court
President Donald Trump officially presented Judge Amy Coney Barrett as his nominee to fill the vacancy on the Supreme Court... Read more
President Trump plans to nominate Amy Coney Barrett to Supreme Court
President Donald Trump is expected to nominate Judge Amy Coney Barrett Saturday to fill the vacancy on the Supreme Court... Read more
Amy Coney Barrett and 'building the Kingdom of God'
Judge Amy Coney Barrett has been the subject of renewed criticism regarding her Catholic faith, following reports that she is... Read more
Who is potential Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett? What you need to know.
Following the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on September 18, speculation on who President Donald Trump will nominate to... Read more
Recalling the unlikely Ginsburg-Scalia friendship
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died last week at age 87, is remembered as a hero of the... Read more
