Norma McCorvey, the anonymous plaintiff known as “Jane Roe” in the 1973 Roe v. Wade Supreme Court ruling that legalized abortion, died on Saturday of heart ailments at the age of 69.
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Baby Joseph Update: Hospital Refuses to Release Records – Case Now Headed to High Court
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
The plight of Baby Joseph Maraachli, whose family wants to bring the terminally ill child home to die, remains in limbo as the family’s new lawyer plans to appeal the case to Canada’s highest court, and the hospital is refusing to release medical records to doctors in Michigan who are willing to help.
Elena Kagan Confirmed to Supreme Court
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
In spite of mounting opposition from conservative lawmakers as well as the public, the Senate confirmed the nomination of U. S. Solicitor General Elena Kagan to the Supreme Court. She will be sworn in tomorrow.
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Priests For Life Mobilizes Citizens on Health Care
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
During these last crucial days before the vote on a pro-abortion health care reform bill, Father Frank Pavone has put together a short “to do” list for all pro-life citizens.
Fr. Pavone Defends USCCB Employee
by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
Fr. Frank Pavone has personally vouched for John Carr, the embattled director of the U.S. Bishop’s (USCCB) Department of Justice, Peace and Human Development who has been accused of having ties with an organization that promotes abortion and homosexual rights.
President Uses Semantics to Avoid Abortion Issue
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
A pro-life Congressman is claiming that President Barack Obama told him in a phone conversation that when he addressed Congress on Sept. 9 and said “under our plan no federal dollars will be used to fund abortions” he was not talking about any of the bills currently pending on the Hill, but his own plan – which only exists theoretically.
Massive Spiritual Bouquet Being Created for Year of Priests
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
The faithful are being invited to participate in the preparation of a massive spiritual bouquet to be presented this fall to U.S. priests.
Father Pavone Encourages Pro-Life Community after Tiller Murder
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Father Frank Pavone, founder of Priests for Life, is cautioning the pro-life community against being shamed into silence by those critics who are blaming anti-abortion forces for the murder of George Tiller.
Notre Dame Students Plan Prayer Vigil During Commencement
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Notre Dame seniors who refuse to attend this weekend’s commencement where pro-abortion president Barack Obama will be honored are planning to hold a prayer vigil at the same time as the official ceremonies. Fr. Frank Pavone, National Director of Priests for Life, will attend the vigil.
Ten Reasons Why the Pro-life Movement is Winning
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
For those people who believe in the sanctity of life, but are tempted to discouragement because of what appears to be a series of rapid gains for the advancement of the culture of death, long-time abortion foe Father Frank Pavone says “We are closer to achieving our goal of winning the fight to end abortion . . . than the mainstream media is reporting.”
