The new Texas law bans abortions after the detection of a fetal heartbeat. (photo: Unsplash. / Unsplash)
The Texas Catholic Conference, the public policy voice of Texas’ 16 Catholic dioceses and 20 bishops, issued a Sept. 3 statement. Its sentiments were echoed by other U.S. bishops.
By Christine Rousselle, CNA,
Bishops around the country reacted with praise to a Texas law banning abortions after the detection of a fetal heartbeat and noted that women experiencing a crisis pregnancy have resources available, instead of abortion.
“We celebrate every life saved by this legislation,” said the Texas Catholic Conference, the public policy voice of Texas’ 16 Catholic dioceses and 20 bishops, in a Sept. 3 statement. …