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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Supreme Court may hear another wedding cake case
Oregon bakers Aaron and Melissa Klein have appealed to the Supreme Court Oct. 23 after being fined $135,000 for refusing... Read more
Supreme Court rejects appeal of Tennessee pro-life amendment
The United States Supreme Court will not hear a challenge to a pro-life amendment to Tennessee state constitution. Amendment 1... Read more
The Holy Spirit can guide, heal nation, justices hear at DC Red Mass
Americans should call on the Holy Spirit to guide and heal the Church and nation, Msgr. Peter J. Vaghi said... Read more
Senate Judiciary Committee wraps up Kavanaugh hearing
After four days of hearings before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Judge Brett Kavanaugh has progressed closer towards eventual confirmation to... Read more
Kavanaugh hearing touches on abortion, religious liberty
US Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh faced a range of questions on Wednesday, the second day of his confirmation hearings,... Read more
Protests as US Supreme Court nominee Kavanaugh hearings begin
Senate confirmation hearings for Judge Brett Kavanaugh began Tuesday. Before Kavanaugh could utter a word, Senate Democrats repeatedly interrupted the... Read more
Colorado baker back in court for declining gender transition cake
Less than three months after winning a Supreme Court case backing his religious freedom of expression, Colorado Christian cake artist... Read more
Judge Kavanaugh’s record on religious liberty and personal conscience examined
As the Senate prepares for confirmation hearings on Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination to the Supreme Court, scholars and commentators are... Read more
Bishops announce nine-week novena ahead of Supreme Court confirmation
A Novena for the Legal Protection of Human Life is being led by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.... Read more
Poll finding support for Roe is misleading, pro-life group says
A recent poll suggesting widespread support for Roe v. Wade fails to account for the misinformation surrounding the 1973 Supreme... Read more
Massachusetts passes “NASTY Women” abortion act
Lawmakers in Massachusetts have passed new legislation that would ensure abortion remains legal in the state should the Supreme Court... Read more
What Kavanaugh’s judicial record might mean for ‘Roe v. Wade’
As Judge Brett Kavanaugh prepares for Senate confirmation hearings, the Supreme Court nominee’s record is being examined for indications of... Read more
Kavanaugh’s friends describe man of humility, service, faith
Long-time friends and associates of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh say he is a sincere Catholic, committed to living the... Read more
Overturning ‘Roe’ no ‘magic bullet,’ NY archdiocese lawyer says
The Director of Public Policy for the Archdiocese of New York has said that overturning the Roe vs. Wade Supreme... Read more
Pro-life groups react to Kavanaugh Supreme Court nomination
Many pro-life and Catholic groups reacted with optimism about President Donald Trump’s nominee to the Supreme Court, Justice Brett Kavanaugh. Read more
Brett Kavanaugh nominated to US Supreme Court
President Donald Trump announced Monday night he is nominating Justice Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court to fill the vacancy... Read more
Meet the likely nominees for the next Supreme Court justice
On July 9, President Donald Trump will announce his nominee to replace Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy. Trump reportedly spent... Read more
DiNardo: Roe v. Wade support is not good litmus test for Supreme Court justices
The U.S. Senate should not use a nominee’s stance on Roe v. Wade as a litmus test on suitability for... Read more
Bishops weigh in on SCOTUS union case and workers' rights
A US Supreme Court decision striking down mandatory fees paid to public-sector unions undermines workers’ collective rights and can’t be... Read more
Reversing Roe should be the beginning – not the end – for pro-lifers
The announcement of Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy’s retirement has prompted elation from pro-life groups, who are hopeful that the... Read more
