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‘A victory for transparency’: Louisiana applauds court order to unseal abortion clinic records
Louisiana’s attorney general is applauding a federal court order to unseal documents and records that abortion providers have fought to... Read more
Louisiana voters approve Amendment 1 to exclude ‘right to abortion’ from state constitution
Louisiana voters on Tuesday approved a constitutional amendment to prevent Louisiana’s courts from finding a “right to abortion,” or to... Read more
After Hurricane Laura, priests' support group responds to a 'brother' in need
Support groups for priests provide ongoing camaraderie and spiritual nourishment, and now that list of benefits can be expanded to... Read more
Analysis: What’s next for the Supreme Court and abortion?
Monday’s ruling in June Medical Services v. Russo came as a major letdown for the pro-life movement in the U.S.,... Read more
How the SCOTUS abortion ruling could affect upcoming Senate races
The US Supreme Court this week issued a ruling overturning a Louisiana law seeking to hold abortion clinics to the... Read more
Analysis: Justice Roberts has some pro-lifers rethinking strategy
In 2005, John Roberts’ confirmation as Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court was hailed by many pro-life groups as... Read more
Louisiana abortion law's author denounces Supreme Court decision
Lawmakers, legal scholars, and pro-life leaders all criticized a Supreme Court ruling on Monday that overturned state safety regulations for abortion... Read more
Supreme Court strikes down Louisiana abortion clinic law
The Supreme Court delivered two decisions Monday on cases concerning life issues. Among a total of three decisions issued by... Read more
Bankruptcy filing stalls case involving New Orleans Saints, archdiocese
The New Orleans archdiocese’ recent declaration of bankruptcy will freeze a court case alleging executives for the New Orleans Saints... Read more
Memphis priest named bishop of Alexandria
Pope Francis has appointed Fr. Robert W. Marshall as the next bishop of Alexandria, Louisiana. It is unclear when his... Read more
Louisiana AG: Argument against Unsafe Abortion Act ‘absolutely a lie’
In a Thursday interview, Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry said efforts to conflate the case with a Texas law regulating... Read more
Supreme Court hears arguments on Louisiana abortion law
The Supreme Court heard arguments on Louisiana’s Unsafe Abortion Protection Act on Wednesday, as justices questioned lawyers from both sides... Read more
207 Senators and Congressmen say Roe vs. Wade is 'unworkable'
Ahead of a Supreme Court hearing, more than 200 members of Congress have signed on to support Louisiana’s abortion regulations,... Read more
Foes of Louisiana abortion regulation file briefs with Supreme Court
A Louisiana law that requires abortion doctors to have admitting privileges at local hospitals has drawn opposition from medical groups... Read more
After Louisiana governor's election, hope for pro-life Democrats?
Pro-lifers are hopeful that the re-election of Democrat John Bel Edwards as Louisiana governor could turn the tide in a... Read more
Pastor of vibrant Arkansas parish named Bishop of Shreveport
Pope Francis Tuesday appointed Msgr. Francis Malone, pastor of an Arkansa parish known for having generated many priestly vocations, as... Read more
Louisiana court skeptical, but lets challenge to abortion regulations continue
A lawsuit challenging Louisiana’s pro-life legislation will be allowed to continue, but the state is confident that it will prevail... Read more
Supreme Court to hear Louisiana abortion law appeal
The Supreme Court will consider an abortion case this term after it announced on Friday that it will hear a... Read more
Louisiana governor to sign heartbeat bill
Gov. John Bel Edwards (D) has previously spoken in favor of the bill. Following its passage by the house, the... Read more
Democratic governor of Louisiana says he will sign heartbeat bill
The governor of Louisiana - a Catholic Democrat - says he will sign a bill banning abortions after the detection... Read more
