Daily Catholic News:
The Justice Department, under President Donald Trump, is requesting a federal court to halt Louisiana’s lawsuit contesting the deregulation of abortion pills. The department cites the ongoing review by the Food and Drug Administration as the reason for the pause. The Louisiana attorney general, however, has raised objections to this move.
In the United States, Bishop Anthony Taylor of Little Rock, Arkansas, has issued a statement drawing parallels between current societal dynamics and those of Nazi Germany. The bishop, whose family experienced personal losses during the Holocaust, warned against the moral decline he perceives in today’s society.
Amidst the ongoing unrest over immigration enforcement, Archbishop Paul Coakley, president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), has called for a ‘Holy Hour for peace’. He urged for prayers for reconciliation, justice, and consolation for those overwhelmed by fear or loss.
In Nicaragua, the Capuchin Tertiary Sisters of the Holy Family have announced their departure from the country. The sisters, who have been involved in evangelization for many years, clarified that their decision was made without coercion and after careful discernment. They believe they have fulfilled their goals in the country.
Finally, the Archdiocese of Los Angeles recently held its 12th annual OneLife LA march, where participants advocated for a range of life issues. Bishop Mark Seitz of El Paso, Texas, emphasized the need to recognize every human life as a blessing and the obligations we have towards each other.