Three years after the United States Supreme Court cancellation Roe vs. Wade With the historic decision Dobbsthe Catholic bishops of the country celebrated the anniversary as a great Provide victory, but they remembered the faithful that there is still much to do to build an authentic culture of life.
“Despite the good that made the decision Dobbsthe battle for life is far from having finished, ”said Bishop Daniel Thomas, president of the Committee of Activities Provide from the United States Catholic Bishop Conference (USCCB), in A statement Posted on June 24.
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“I urge all Catholics to dialogue with their elected representatives on all the issues that threaten the gift of human life, in particular the threat of abortion,” he urged.
Mons. Thomas recalled that the judgment of June 24, 2022 “ended almost 50 years of virtually unlimited abortion throughout the country,” and added: “Hope never lost was lost in the power of God to correct that injustice and achieve what the world believed impossible.”
From 1973 to 2022, the Supreme Court recognized an alleged constitutional right to abortion, preventing states from approved provida laws. The revocation of Roe vs. Wade It now allowed both states and federal government to restrict or even prohibit abortion through legislation.
Bishop Thomas said that the decision also “opened the way to provida victories nationwide,” highlighting that Congress is currently considering eliminating federal medicality reimbursements and Medican Planned Parenthood and “other organizations whose abortion business harms women and babies.”
When the Jubilee Year of Esperanza was held in 2025, Mons. Thomas asked the Catholic parishes to continue promoting initiatives that “welcome, embrace and accompany women who face unexpected or difficult pregnancies” and share “the message of mercy of Christ with all those who suffer from the consequences of an abortion.” Especially mentioned programs Walking with moms in need y Raquel Project.
“While we advance with hope, that we are united in our efforts to protect the gift of God’s life, at every stage and circumstance,” he concluded.
The Bishop of Arlington (Virginia), Mons It spoke on June 24 and celebrated the anniversary as a “liberation of injustice” from Roe vs. Wadealthough he warned that “the tragic effects of Roe persist. “
“Abortion and other violations of human dignity continue to threaten the holiness of the lives of millions of our brothers and sisters,” said Mons. Bubidge. “We pray and work for the day that US law truly defends justice for all, which includes the legal protection of each member of the human family.”
Several states have approved constitutional amendments to guarantee the right to abortion from the cancellation of Roeand the same is currently being done in Virginia.
“All Catholics of the Diocese of Arlington and other people of good will have the moral responsibility to participate in a peaceful defense, a virtuous political commitment and a fervent prayer to save our state of the social injustice of abortion,” Burbidge said.
“If abortion becomes enshrined in the Constitution of Virginia, we must humbly ask God for the value, prudence and wisdom necessary to overcome that injustice with its amazing grace,” he added.
The provida challenges that come
In these three years from the decision Dobbs12 states have approved laws that prohibit virtually all abortions, and another 7 have imposed restrictions that limit abortion in earlier stages of pregnancy that allowed it by Roe.
On the contrary, some states have made their laws more flexible, and almost a dozen have approved constitutional amendments that establish abortion as a legal right.
On the occasion of the anniversary, the Senate Democrats and the House of Representatives conducted press conferences to reiterate their support for bills that legalize abortion nationwide, thus eliminating the restrictions of the states. Similar initiatives have previously failed by the Republican opposition.
The minority leader in the Senate, Chuck Schumer, described the anniversary as “a gloomy day” and said that the Democrats “will continue to fight on all fronts against Republicans” to legalize abortion nationwide and stop efforts to withdraw the funds to Planned Parenthood.
For his part, the leader of the minority in the House of Representatives, Hakeem Jeffries, He won the 2022 decision as “one of the most inconceivable and anti -American in the history of the United States”, and said the Democrats are “here to counterattack” by legislation to legalize abortion and other measures.
Meanwhile, numerous provida organizations remain active at the state and federal level in the midst of these legislative battles. The organization Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America (SBA) made a press conference on June 23 to address current advances and challenges.
“If you had lived a couple of decades ago, you would never have imagined that we would reach a point like the current one, celebrating the end of Roe And the possibility of removing funds from Planned Parenthood and the rest of the great abortion lobby, ”said his president, Marjorie Dannenfelser.
Dannenfelser highlighted several state victories, although he regretted that most states still allow abortion to the point of viability, and even some until the time of birth for any reason. He pointed out that SBA teams are supporting candidates providing in several key states for the legislative elections.
“A human rights movement needs strength. It needs a presence in the field. He needs to gain elections,” he concluded.
Translated and adapted by ACI Press. Originally published in CNA.
Tyler Arnold
Tyler Arnold is a reporter of the National Catholic Register. He previously worked at The Center Square and has published in various media, including The Associated Press, National Review, The American Conservative and The Federalist.