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Abortion advocates are asking the Supreme Court to block a Texas law that would allow private citizens to sue abortion providers for offering illegal abortions. The law bans most abortions in the state after the detection of a fetal heartbeat, which can happen as early as five weeks into pregnancy. The law is scheduled to go into effect this week. Abortion advocates have asked the Supreme Court to block the law.
Vandals attacked the cathedral in Buenos Aires late last week. The vandals spray painted the walls with slogans against the Church, Catholic priests, and the Bible. Some of the tags bore the anarchist symbol. Others were directed against police shootings. The vandalism took place around the time of a protest against police shootings. Organizers said they had nothing to do with the graffiti.
Pope Francis has asked all Christians to intensify their prayer, penance, and fasting for those affected by the situation in Afghanistan. The pope also entrusted the souls of those who have died to God’s mercy. He said he is following the situation in Afghanistan with great concern.
Today is the feast day of Saint Raymond Nonnatus. Raymond was a Catholic priest in Spain in the early 13th century. He is remembered for his quiet persistence in prayer and study. He is the patron saint of pregnant women, childbirth, and newborns.