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FBI investigating suspected arson attack on Colorado pregnancy center
The attack happened early Saturday morning, authorities said. Read more
How bishops around the U.S. have responded to Dobbs
The Supreme Court on Friday overturned Roe v. Wade in a 6-3 decision, bringing an end to nearly a half-century... Read more
Why did Chief Justice Roberts disagree with overturning Roe v Wade?
The Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade — a case that legalized abortion nationwide in 1973 — in a decision... Read more
Full text: Pope Francis’ message to families at the World Meeting of Families 2022
Pope Francis read a "Missionary Sending of Families" after Mass in St. Peter's Square. Read more
Next World Meeting of Families to be held in 2028
Cardinal Kevin Farrell made the announcement at the end of Mass for the 10th World Meeting of Families, which will... Read more
Pope Francis: Christ frees families from the slavery of selfishness
"How many people lack the greatest freedom of all, which is interior freedom," Pope Francis said at Mass in St.... Read more
Why was Roe v. Wade overturned? Here's a look at some of the reasons given
The U.S. Supreme Court on June 24 issued an opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization overturning Roe v.... Read more
Bishops call for dialogue, offer help amid Ecuador protests
The bishops of Ecuador have called for dialogue in order to reach an agreement between the government and the Confederation... Read more
Roe v. Wade overturned: The scene outside the Supreme Court
While emotions ran high, demonstrations on Friday afternoon appeared orderly. Read more
What is a Catholic priest? A new documentary asks the question.
A new documentary about the Catholic priesthood asks priests what kind of life they are supposed to live as they... Read more
Puerto Rican Senate passes bill banning abortion after 22 weeks
If passed in the House, the bill will go to the desk of the governor of Puerto Rico for his... Read more
Should the Church require a year of marriage prep? Catholic formators weigh in
The Vatican last week released a document with recommendations for a year-long “marriage catechumenate” to prepare Catholic couples for the... Read more
Biden calls Dobbs decision a 'tragic error', calls on Congress to codify abortion rights
In a Friday press conference, U.S. President Joe Biden called on Congress to codify abortion access into federal law, following... Read more
Pontifical Academy of Life says overturning of Roe v. Wade ‘challenges the world’
The statement was the first official reaction to the court’s decision issued by an entity linked to the Roman Curia. Read more
Dobbs excerpts: Why the U.S. Supreme Court said Roe v Wade was 'egregiously wrong'
The Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade, saying that previous abortion rulings were “egregiously wrong from the start” and... Read more
LIVE UPDATES: Bishops, leaders and companies react to Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade decision
Live updates after the Supreme Court's abortion decision overturning Roe v. Wade. Read more
Unrest after Dobbs? Here's what's happening.
Police with riot gear arrived outside the Supreme Court at around 11:30 a.m. on Friday, just hours after the court... Read more
UPDATED: 6 things to know about Roe v. Wade, Dobbs v. Jackson and the Supreme Court
Here's what you need to know about the case: Read more
Read about the five Supreme Court justices who voted to overturn Roe v. Wade
Five conservative justices joined the majority opinion in the Dobbs abortion case. Read more
Seven myths about overturning Roe v. Wade
The Dobbs decision means the legality of abortion will now be determined at the state level. Read more
