U.S. Bishops Tackle Religious Freedom Hot-Button Issues

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

55% : It remains to be seen, the bishops declare, if the Vatican's hope of building trust and friendship through dialogue "will bear fruit in improvements in religious freedom," not only for Catholics, but for all who want to exercise their right to live in the truth of their faith.
52% : Along with these pro-life aspects of religious freedom, the bishops also highlight the importance of freedom of conscience for healthcare workers so they can opt-out of activities that would compromise their moral integrity.
44% :This year's special intentions cover a range of hot-button issues stemming from recent threats to religious freedom as well as unprecedented possibilities such as the potential overturning of the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court ruling, which imposes abortion on all 50 states.
41% : Many women facing unexpected pregnancies easily feel trapped as if abortion were their only option.
39% : The bishops note that in some places, "abortion activists have sought to curtail the activities of these centers, working to force them to advertise abortion, and in places like Connecticut, abortion activists have aggressively campaigned against pregnancy resource centers."
37% : Three of the eight themes deal with abortion in some way and span from "Walking with Moms in Need" to "Pregnancy Resource Centers" to "Taxpayer Funding for Abortion."
37% :Walking with Moms in Need is an initiative launched by the USCCB Committee on Pro-Life Activities in 2020 and seeks to help parishes become places where pregnant and parenting women can find support and accompaniment.
29% : The U.S. Catholic Bishops' Conference (USCCB) is calling for prayer and action on religious freedom issues ranging from the Church in China to the defeat of taxpayer funding for abortion.

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