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Ahead of major abortion vote, thousands to descend on Ohio’s capital for March for Life
This Friday, thousands will be marching in Ohio ahead of a vote on a constitutional amendment on Nov. 7 that... Read more
Catholic imagery doesn’t belong in pro-abortion Ohio campaign ad, critics say
The video ad from abortion referendum backer Ohioans United for Reproductive Rights shows a man kneeling in prayer in what... Read more
Group behind abortion initiative sues Ohio over use of ‘unborn child’ in ballot language
The ballot language states the proposed amendment would prohibit abortion restrictions “before an unborn child is determined to be viable.” Read more
Ohio’s Issue 1 targets unborn children all nine months, Cincinnati archbishop says
Archbishop Dennis Schnurr warns that if the new ballot measure becomes law, it could harm women, families, and the unborn. Read more
Ohio man arrested after attempting to light Catholic church on fire, vandalism
Authorities say they saw Eric Beck, 30, of Painesville, Ohio, in Immaculate Conception Church after responding to a motion alarm... Read more
Cincinnati archbishop urges Catholics to reject state abortion amendment in November
“As Catholics, we are morally obliged to uphold the dignity of life of all vulnerable humans,” Archbishop Dennis Schnurr wrote... Read more
Massive spending, large voter turnout amid defeat of Ohio’s Issue 1
The initiative’s defeat, which took place amid unprecedented voter turnout, means a proposed abortion referendum is more likely to succeed... Read more
Ohio rejects initiative to change amendment process, easing the way for abortion referendum
The initiative would have made it more difficult to adopt constitutional amendments via citizen-led ballot initiatives. Read more
Ohioans go to the polls Tuesday for vote that could determine abortion laws
Issue 1 would raise the threshold needed to adopt a constitutional amendment via ballot initiative from a simple majority to... Read more
Jim Caviezel to join rosary rally for ballot measure that could impact Ohio abortion vote
Organizers of the “Rosary Rally” in Cincinnati hope to encourage all Christians in Ohio to vote “Yes” on Issue 1... Read more
Early voting on Ohio referendum high as November abortion vote hinges on outcome
The referendum, Issue 1, would amend the constitution to raise the threshold to 60% for such citizen-led initiatives like November’s... Read more
How August and November ballot initiatives could affect abortion in Ohio: an explainer
Ohioans are set to vote on two major ballot initiatives in the coming months, one in August and another in... Read more
FACE Act charges brought against college student in Ohio pregnancy center attack
Federal charges have been filed against a 20-year-old college student in Ohio for allegedly vandalizing a pro-life pregnancy center in... Read more
Columbus Diocese to close 15 churches; bishop calls for stronger Catholic engagement
As part of a parish reorganization and merger plan, Bishop Earl K. Fernandes spoke of new possibilities for growth. Read more
Mother Angelica’s early years: a religious awakening born in the streets of Canton
In honor of Mother Angelica’s 100th birthday, we look at her life growing as the only child of a single... Read more
Miami University student group hopes to install Plan B ‘morning after pill’ vending machine on campus
Miami University’s student government association has plans to install a “Plan B” emergency contraception vending machine on its Oxford, Ohio,... Read more
Ohio train derailment: Catholic diocese prays as concern about hazardous fumes rises
A train derailment in rural Ohio led to a major ecological disaster after hazardous materials caused a massive fire and... Read more
Indiana AG files legal complaint against abortion doctor who performed a minor’s abortion
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita has asked the state’s medical licensing board to discipline the doctor who performed an abortion... Read more
Steubenville-Columbus diocesan merger halted one week before vote at U.S. bishops’ meeting
Diocese of Steubenville Bishop Jeffrey Monforton announced Monday that a proposed merger with the Diocese of Columbus will be put... Read more
Republican Vance declared winner in close U.S. Senate race in Ohio
Republican J.D. Vance, a Catholic convert, will assume public office for the first time in January after defeating Rep. Tim... Read more
