Archbishop Lori concluded, “We hope and pray for a change in our laws and stand ready to help all pregnant women in need in each of our communities.”
The news organization Politico published May 2 a draft ruling written by Justice Samuel Alito in the case Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. The document calls for the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
Other bishops and dioceses around the U.S. also welcomed the direction indicated by the draft opinion in Dobbs.
“If this reflects the court’s final decision, the 62 million children who have lost their lives to the sin of abortion are rejoicing in heaven,” the Archdiocese of Milwaukee said May 3. “This is about more than abortion. This is about a culture that too often chooses death before life, darkness instead of light, and evil instead of good.”
Archbishop Paul Coakley of Oklahoma City commented May 3: “If the draft opinion is a precursor of what is to come in the Dobbs case, the reversal of Roe v. Wade would be a thrilling answer to our prayers and a significant step in building a culture of life that recognizes the inherit dignity of each and every human person, particularly the poor and people of color who are disproportionately targeted by the abortion industry. I applaud Oklahoma leaders for being pro-active with legislation that would essentially eliminate abortion in Oklahoma if the Roe case were overturned.”
“Our focus must continue to be providing support and resources to families in need and connecting with expectant mothers who need reassurance they are not alone. Let us pray for the conversion of hearts and minds to embrace each child as a gift from God,” Archbishop Coakley stated.
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