Office of Pro Life

WASHINGTON — Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Ad Hoc Committee for Religious Liberty, welcomed the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision Tuesday, Nov. 26, to hear arguments in the cases of Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc. and Conestoga Wood Specialties.

By Frank J. Moncher, PhD
Domestic violence is a hidden scourge on our families and communities. Those who are victimized often keep it a private matter for various reasons: fear, shame, well-intended efforts to preserve the family. Aggressors, if they even recognize their problem, are not likely to have it addressed. Yet it touches many, and knows no boundaries of race, social class, ethnicity, creed or age (most victims are first abused as teens).

WASHINGTON – In a significant victory for conscience rights, a federal district court in Pennsylvania November 21 handed down the first decision on the merits in a case by Catholic non-profit organizations challenging the final HHS mandate.

By Sandra Mahkorn, MD, MPH, MS
A rape victim becoming pregnant—what situation could be more emotionally charged than that?

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) issued a “Special Message” at the conclusion of their fall General Assembly, November 13, in Baltimore. USCCB regulations regarding statements and publications define a Special Message as a statement, only issued at general meetings, that the general membership considers appropriate in view of the circumstances at the time. The message was passed unanimously.

By Erika Bachiochi
With age comes wisdom, or so they say. Roe v. Wade has turned 40. So what have we learned?