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Bishop’s message to women contemplating abortion: ‘Go to any Catholic church’
Here’s a roundup of the latest developments in the U.S. regarding abortion and pro-life issues. Read more
Four U.S. Senate races to watch: Can Democrats hold on to their majority in November?
For the Democrats to hold on to their majority, all of their incumbents need to be reelected and they need... Read more
Ohio bishops call for compassion amid ‘unfounded gossip’ surrounding Haitian migrants
The letter comes after former president Donald Trump amplified online rumors about Haitian migrants in Springfield during the Sept. 10... Read more
Ohio priest apologizes for destroying hard drive containing possible child porn
Father Barry Stechschulte said he wanted to “address” and “apologize for” his involvement in a controversy surrounding a priest accused... Read more
Seton Route holds prison Mass on National Eucharistic Pilgrimage
On June 28, the Seton Route of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage visited Pickaway Correctional Institution in Orient, Ohio, for a... Read more
Ohio House backs single-sex bathrooms in schools
Supporters of the bill say they are trying to protect women and girls from humiliation, intimidation, and violence. Read more
ACLU sues Ohio over law banning transgender treatments for minors
The law prohibits minors from receiving transgender drugs and surgeries, and requires that only biological girls can participate in high... Read more
Mary Rice Hasson named visiting fellow for Franciscan University’s Veritas Center
Hasson co-founded and directs the Person and Identity Project, which offers resources to help parents, churches, and teachers navigate gender... Read more
Pro-life leaders are ‘laser-focused’ on state marches this election year: Here’s what you need to know
With abortion set to be on the ballot this year in many states across the country, pro-life groups in several... Read more
Ohio bans sex changes for kids, overriding Gov. DeWine’s veto
The bill prohibits all “gender reassignment surgery” performed on minors and the prescription of puberty-blocking drugs and hormone treatments. Read more
Ohio House votes to override veto of bill banning children’s transgender surgeries
The Saving Adolescents from Experimentation Act would ban gender reassignment surgeries and hormonal treatments on children. Read more
Ohio Republicans plan to override DeWine veto of bill banning sex changes for kids
The legislation would prohibit all “gender reassignment surgery” performed on minors and prohibit puberty-blocking drugs for children. Read more
Local bishops: Steubenville-Columbus diocesan merger back in play
The bishops who lead the dioceses of Columbus and Steubenville in Ohio could present a merger plan to the U.S.... Read more
After pro-life loss in Ohio, Columbus bishop announces several initiatives to promote life
Columbus Bishop Earl Fernandes has announced several pro-life and spiritual initiatives that the prelate hopes will make abortion “unthinkable.” Read more
Pro-abortion vandals target Ohio Catholic churches, schools before Issue 1 vote
One church was defaced with pro-abortion messages spray-painted on a window and more than a dozen other church properties had... Read more
Catholic pro-abortion group funds ‘billboard blitz’ ahead of Ohio Issue 1 vote
Issue 1 would amend the state constitution to add a new right to “reproductive freedom,” which includes “abortion” and “contraception,”... Read more
Pro-life movement steps up ground efforts to defeat Ohio abortion amendment
“We’re really running a full-scale presidential-level campaign here in Ohio, leaving no stone unturned,” one pro-life activist said. Read more
Pro-life groups warn of late abortions in Ohio Issue 1. Here’s what the initiative says
Vague language in the proposed amendment could strip away parental rights and lead to late-term, partial-birth abortions on demand there,... Read more
‘This is a critical moment’: Abortion Issue 1 takes center stage at Ohio March for Life
As thousands of pro-lifers marched in Ohio’s capital city of Columbus, many held signs and banners reading “Vote NO on... Read more
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
