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Urge the The American Medical Association (AMA) to Oppose Assisted Suicide

The American Medical Association (AMA) is considering changing its decades-long position against doctor-prescribed suicide to one of "neutrality." Opposition by such national and state professional associations has been critical to preserving laws against physician-assisted suicide.
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Take Action: Urge Congress to Move the Conscience Protection Act Forward!

"We now urge Congress to move this vital legislation forward as part of this year's must-pass appropriations package," Cardinal Dolan and Archbishop Lori said.
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2016 Respect Life Month Statement / Declaración Del Mes Respetemos La Vida 2016

Cardinal Dolan's Respect Life Month Statement: "Moved by Mercy" (en español)
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Urgent Action Needed on Contraceptive Mandate

On May 16, 2016, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision in Zubik v. Burwell and related cases challenging the Health and Human Services (“HHS”) mandate.
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Prayers for Peace and Upcoming Elections

Bearing in mind our nation’s challenges and the particularly urgent need for wise, moral, civic leadership in addressing them, the Call to Prayer will be adapted beginning Friday, September 9, 2016 – Friday, November 11, 2016.
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The 2016-17 Respect Life Program is Here

The new Respect Life Program has been announced and we are asked to be "Moved by Mercy".
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