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USCCB Life Issues Forum: Roe v. Wade

With the retirement of Justice Anthony Kennedy—and as the confirmation hearings for his replacement have moved forward—Roe v. Wade has once again found itself at the center of public debate.
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Pope Francis: Letter to the People of God

In an impassioned letter addressed to the whole People of God, he calls on the Church to be close to victims in solidarity, and to join in acts of prayer and fasting in penance for such "atrocities".
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Updated Statement Regarding Bishop Barres and the Pennsylvania Grand Jury Report

You might have heard of the media coverage about the Pennsylvania Grand Jury Report. Some of that coverage includes statements regarding Bishop John Barres the authors of the Report appear not to have understood the material they were quoting.
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Novena for the Legal Protection of Human Life

The U.S. bishops urge our participation in a nationwide Novena for the Legal Protection of Human Life, each Friday from August 3 through September 28.
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Pope revises catechism to say death penalty is ‘inadmissible’

Building on the development of Catholic Church teaching against capital punishment, Pope Francis has ordered a revision of the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
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USCCB: Domestic Justice Chairman Welcomes Change in Catechism Calling for Abolition of the Death Penalty

Following the publication of the revised section of the Catechism of the Catholic Church regarding the death penalty.
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