abortion

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops overwhelmingly approved the drafting of a document that some bishops hope will be a rebuke for politicians who support abortion rights but continue to receive Communion.

U.S. Catholic bishops have overwhelmingly approved the drafting of a “teaching document” that many of them hope will rebuke Catholic politicians, including President Joe Biden, for receiving Communion despite their support for abortion rights.

The U.S. Supreme Court will consider arguments later this year over a Mississippi law that would ban most abortions after 15 weeks.

The aim is to clarify the church’s stance on an issue that has repeatedly vexed the bishops.

The abortion bill was primarily sponsored by Rep. Chuck Gray [R-Natrona County].

Today is the last day of the 2021 General Session of the Legislature, although a special session is expected to be called later this year.

Lawmakers in Republican-governed Legislatures in the United States are considering an array of anti-abortion restrictions this year.

Governor Gordon vetoed the same bill last year.

Several high-profile bills are scheduled to be considered by the Wyoming Legislature today [March 22].

The no votes in Friday's Senate vote were Senators Case, Gireau, Pappas and Rothfus, The other 26 members of the body all voted for the measure.