Faith & Church Engagement

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Pastor Fights in Court to Overturn Conviction for Preaching Outside Abortion Biz

As the UK continues cracking down on pro-life free speech, a pastor in Northern Ireland is fighting for his right to free speech. A retired Baptist pastor is appealing his conviction for preaching near a hospital that kills babies abortions, arguing that Northern Ireland’s buffer zone law criminalized gospel preaching that made no reference to […] The post Pastor Fights in Court to Overturn Conviction for Preaching Outside Abortion Biz appeared first on LifeNews.com .

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Bishop: Prayer and Fasting Are ‘Weapons’ to Defeat Virginia Amendments

Bishop Michael Burbidge met with Catholic priests throughout the Diocese of Arlington last Thursday to reinforce the importance of defeating two constitutional amendments on the Virginia ballot. The proposed amendments have prompted an unprecedented effort by Burbidge to raise awareness among Virginia Catholics.

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Can Catholics Get Religious Exemptions for Abortion-Tainted Vaccines?

A common misconception regarding abortion-tainted vaccines is that “the Vatican said it’s OK.” The reality is a little more complicated. Here’s what the Church actually teaches about conscience, religious exemptions, and your duty to fight for ethical alternatives.

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Pastors Call on Virginia Voters to Reject Radical Abortion Amendment

A group of Virginia pastors is urging voters to reject a proposed constitutional amendment on abortion, warning it would enshrine a right to destroy innocent life and bring more destruction of human life in the womb. In an open letter at virginiapastors.org, the pastors said they write “with prayer and concern” about the vote underway […] The post Pastors Call on Virginia Voters to Reject Radical Abortion Amendment appeared first on LifeNews.com .

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Fort Worth diocese questions FedEx about shipping abortion pills

At FedEx’s annual meeting, the Diocese of Fort Worth, Texas, asked the company to analyze the regulatory and reputational risks of continuing to ship the abortion pill mifepristone into states where abortion is illegal. The post Fort Worth diocese questions FedEx about shipping abortion pills first appeared on Angelus News .

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Amira Abuzeid|Angelus News|

Biden Receives Pro-Abortion Award as U.S. Bishops Work to Oppose Referendums in Four States That Support the Killing of Babies

On November 3, voters in Virginia, Nevada, Idaho and Missouri are expected to decide measures that could significantly reshape abortion policy in their states. Catholic bishops and state Catholic conferences have responded with educational materials, videos, prayer cards, lawn signs and public statements, attempting to persuade voters that protecting unborn children should remain a political and moral priority.

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Tim Daniels|ZENIT English|

Catholic Bishop: Vote Against Question 6 in Nevada, Stop Abortions Up to Birth

Archbishop George Leo Thomas is urging Catholics to vote no on Nevada Question 6, warning that the measure would allow abortion into the ninth month and take parents out of a minor’s decision. From the pulpit Sunday, the Archdiocese of Las Vegas asked Catholics across five counties to reject the ballot question, which would write […] The post Catholic Bishop: Vote Against Question 6 in Nevada, Stop Abortions Up to Birth appeared first on LifeNews.com .

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Steven Ertelt|LifeNews.com|

Christian Leader: Pastors Must Speak Up on Election Issues, Condemn Abortion

Southern Baptist Convention President Willy Rice is urging pastors to speak up before the midterm elections, saying abortion and the sanctity of unborn life are theological questions that belong in the pulpit. Rice, who also pastors Calvary Church in Clearwater, Florida, said pastors have a duty to engage.

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Steven Ertelt|LifeNews.com|