Abortion

Bishop Daniel E. Thomas, chair of the bishops’ pro-life committee, spoke about the importance of offering the “tender mercy of God” to those hurt by abortion.

Critics of the filibuster rule argue it creates inefficiency and gridlock, but in comments to OSV News, pro-life advocates cautioned against eliminating it.

A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to make SNAP payments Oct. 31; Trump also ordered the U.S. military to resume nuclear testing after a pause of more than three …

The U.S. Supreme Court on Oct. 15 heard oral arguments over a Voting Rights Act provision and the White House drew attention to Down Syndrome Awareness Month.

Registries “of objectors they want to create are blacklists to professionally exclude doctors who want to exercise their right to conscientious objection.”

A new generic form of mifepristone, a pill commonly used for abortion, has been approved once again under a Trump administration, prompting pro-life outcry.

“Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services” guide U.S. Catholic health care facilities and prevent them from performing abortions.

Bishop Daniel E. Thomas of Toledo, Ohio, spoke Oct. 1, the first day of Respect Life Month about maintaining hope in a culture with a disregard for human life.

(OSV News) — Ten U.S. bishops have now spoken out against Chicago Cardinal Blase J. Cupich’s decision to present Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., a “Lifetime Achievement Award” for his work on …

Some have argued as well that presenting the award contradicts archdiocesan policy.