US Bishops Urge Catholics to Vote Pro-Life

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has issued a strong call to Catholics to prioritize pro-life candidates in the upcoming November elections, emphasizing that abortion remains a 'pre-eminent priority' in light of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. Bishop Michael F. Burbidge, chair of the USCCB’s Committee on Pro-Life Activities, highlighted the need to renew commitment to protecting life from conception to natural death and to assist women and children through local support initiatives. He expressed concern that decades of unrestricted abortion have desensitized many Americans, allowing the abortion industry to persist. The bishops' statement encourages fervent prayer for life and a collective response to assist those affected by abortion. As Respect Life Month approaches in October, the bishops remind Catholics of their duty to defend the vulnerable in society. The call to action comes amid a contentious political landscape where abortion rights remain a focal issue for voters.