New York Catholics urged to oppose state bill legalizing assisted suicide

New York Catholics urged to oppose state bill legalizing assisted suicide

By Jennifer Burke / Catholic Courier ALBANY, N.Y. (OSV News) — New York’s Catholic bishops are urging the state’s Catholics to voice their opposition to proposed legislation legalizing assisted suicide for those diagnosed with terminal illness. The legislation, A136/S138, was introduced in both the Senate and the Assembly in January, and lawmakers are expected to vote on the bills as early as the week of April 28, according to the New York State…

Colorado bishops call new law offering tax dollars for abortion a ‘tragedy’

The Colorado capitol in Denver. / Credit: robert cicchetti/Shutterstock CNA Staff, Apr 25, 2025 / 15:51 pm (CNA). Catholic leaders in Colorado this week decried a new state law signed by Democratic Gov. Jared Polis on Thursday that will mandate... [...]