Archive for June 24, 2022

Pro-life and pro-abortion advocates outside of the Supreme Court during oral arguments in the case Whole Woman's Health v. Hellerstedt, March 2, 2016.?w=200&h=150

By Katie Yoder,Jonah McKeown

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

Demonstrators on both sides of the abortion issue outside the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., after the court released its decision in the Dobbs abortion case on June 24, 2022.?w=200&h=150

By Katie Yoder,Shannon Mullen

Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade in historic abortion decision

The decision marks a historic milestone in the decades-long effort to protect the unborn. Read more

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By Jonah McKeown

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

Left to right, Supreme Court associate justices Clarence Thomas, Samuel A. Alito Jr., Brett M. Kavanaugh, Amy Coney Barrett, and Neil M. Gorsuch.?w=200&h=150

By Kevin J. Jones

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

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By Jonah McKeown

Roe v. Wade is overturned. What happens next?

The Dobbs decision sends the abortion issue back to the states. Here's what you need to know. Read more

Pro-abortion protestors outside the Supreme Court after the historic decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.?w=200&h=150

By CNA Staff

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

An armored police vehicle is positioned on the plaza between the U.S. Capitol and the Supreme Court after the court handed down its decision in Dobbs v Jackson Women's Health on June 24, 2022 in Washington, DC.?w=200&h=150

By Joe Bukuras

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

Associate Justice Samuel J. Alito Jr.?w=200&h=150

By Kevin J. Jones

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

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By Courtney Mares

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

U.S. President Joe Biden addresses the Supreme Court’s decision on Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization to overturn Roe v. Wade June 24, 2022 in Cross Hall at the White House in Washington, DC.?w=200&h=150

By Jonah McKeown

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

Michael and Deanna Johnston of Tyler, Texas, hold hands during an interview.?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

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

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By Walter Sánchez Silva

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

Demonstrators clash with riot police, nearby El Ejido park, in Quito, on June 24, 2022, in the framework of indigenous-led protests against the government. - Ecuador's government and Indigenous protesters accused each other of intransigence as thousands gathered for a 12th day of a fuel price revolt that has claimed six lives and injured dozens. After the most violent day of the campaign so far -- with police firing tear gas to disperse thousands storming Congress -- the government accused protesters of shunning a peaceful outcome.?w=200&h=150

By Diego López Marina

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

A Mass of priestly ordination in St. Peter's Basilica, May 7, 2017.?w=200&h=150

By Kevin J. Jones

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

Anna Lulis from Moneta, Virginia, (left) who works for the pro-life group Students for Life of America, stands beside an abortion rights demonstrator outside the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., on June 24, 2022, after the court's decision in the Dobbs abortion case was announced.?w=200&h=150

By Katie Yoder,Maisy Sullivan

Roe v. Wade overturned: The scene outside the Supreme Court

While emotions ran high, demonstrations on Friday afternoon appeared orderly. Read more

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Pope Francis meets with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I at the Vatican, Oct. 4, 2021.

Orthodox patriarch anticipates Pope Francis visit to Turkey for Council of Nicaea anniversary

Bishop James Conley of the Diocese of Lincoln credits the support of friends, family, medical professionals, and his golden retriever, Stella, with his recovery from mental illness.

Nebraska bishop shares mental illness story, offers message of hope 

Larry Hogan, Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in Maryland, greets supporters before casting his ballot in the state primary election at Davidsonville Elementary School on May 14, 2024, in Davidsonville, Maryland.

Maryland Republican Senate candidate Larry Hogan backs codifying Roe

California Gov. Gavin Newsom attends an event with fellow governors in the East Room of the White House on Feb. 23, 2024, in Washington, D.C.

California governor: Pope Francis told me he was ‘proud’ of state’s death penalty moratorium

School children read about the life of Blessed Carlo Acutis at the celebration of his new shrine at St. Dominic Parish in Brick, New Jersey. Oct, 1, 2023.

Movie on Blessed Carlo Acutis and his love for the Eucharist opens this weekend

The National Eucharistic Revival recleased a detailed map of the upcoming pilgrimage routes ahead of the National Eucharistic Congress.

National Eucharistic Pilgrimage: When is it passing through your town?

Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández, prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, presides over a press conference on Friday, May 17, 2024, on the Vatican’s new document on Marian apparitions.

Fernández: Vatican’s new apparitions guidelines stress ‘caution’ in discernment process

Representatives from the pro-life movement and their supporters gather to demonstrate in Parliament Square on May 15, 2024, in London.

Pro-lifers rally in London amid consideration of abortion amendments

Philosophical-Theological University of Bressanone in Italy.

Vatican overturns own decision on seminary dean

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