Influenced by feminists close to him, the chief of the country’s Supreme Court helped pave the way for decriminalization of the procedure.
Tag: Roman Catholic Church
Pope Francis Dispels Rumors He’s About to Retire
Benedict’s exit changed expectations that the papacy would always be a lifetime assignment, fueling speculation the current pope has tried to push away.
What Are the Abortion Laws in Countries Around the World?
The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on abortion quickly led to bans in at least eight states, a shift toward criminalization that runs counter to recent easings in countries that had longstanding bans.
Pelosi Received Communion at Vatican After Meeting With Pope
The sacrament has become a political issue, with conservative American bishops like House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s own priest, who has said he will deny her the sacrament until she stops publicly supporting abortion rights.
Murder of 2 Priests Hands Mexican Leaders a New Critic: the Catholic Church
The government has failed for years to quell rising violence and the resulting public outcry, but the church’s voice cannot easily be dismissed.
Vatican Releases Letters From Jews Pleading for Help During the Holocaust
Pope Francis has ordered files containing requests for assistance from people throughout Europe, many of them converts to Roman Catholicism, to be made available online.
Vatican Signals Pope Will Keep His Plan to Visit Canada for Apology
Francis plans to deliver a long-sought apology to Indigenous people for the church’s role in a residential school system where abuse was rife.
Federico Carboni Becomes Italy’s First Assisted Suicide
The man, Federico Carboni, overcame a series of legal and bureaucratic challenges before ending his life.
A Restored Painting Recalls the Colosseum’s Christian Past
The restoration of a wall painting depicting an idealized Jerusalem is a reminder that the Roman monument, known best for gladiatorial combat, was a sacred Christian space for centuries.
Poland Shows the Risks for Women When Abortion Is Banned
Poland’s abortion ban has had many unintended consequences. One is that doctors are sometimes afraid to remove fetuses or administer cancer treatment to save women’s lives.