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The Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis in early May urged Catholics to join a rally to oppose the “Equal Rights Amendment” (ERA) at the state capitol in St. Paul. The proposal “fails to protect Minnesotans from discrimination based on religion, could constitutionally mandate legal abortion up to the moment of birth, and promotes harmful gender ideology,” the archdiocese said.

‘Equal Rights Amendment’ that could have expanded abortion fails in Minnesota

May 21, 2024

By Jonah McKeown

The Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis had in early May urged Catholics to join a rally to oppose the... Read more

A participant in the Women's March event Jan. 18, 2020, in San Francisco holds a "Pass the Equal Rights Amendment" sign while marching.

Catholic bishops praise Senate’s blocking of ERA, cite abortion, religious freedom concerns

Apr 28, 2023

By Tyler Arnold

Catholic bishops praised senators who stood their ground Thursday to prevent efforts to enshrine the Equal Rights Amendment in the... Read more

The U.S. bishops warned that a revived ERA could be used to expand abortion in the United States.

U.S. bishops urge senators to oppose revival of the Equal Rights Amendment

Feb 28, 2023

By Jonah McKeown

The bishops cited possible threats to religious freedom as well as a likelihood the amendment would be used to strike... Read more

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House advances ratification efforts for the Equal Rights Amendment

Mar 18, 2021

The House on Wednesday voted to remove the deadline for the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment to the U.S.... Read more