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Bishop Daniel E. Thomas requests prayer and action on abortion pill

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Catholic IntelligenceUpdated 1 min read

Bishop Daniel E. Thomas, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities, has called on the faithful to engage in prayer and action to stop the spread of abortion pills during Respect Life Month this October. The theme for this year's observance is Mary, Mother of Life.

Bishop Thomas stated that easier access to abortion pills has led to rising abortion rates and increased health risks. He noted that many women undergo abortions alone at home without medical supervision due to misinformation regarding the drug's nature and risks. He also warned that this trend creates opportunities for exploitation by human traffickers or violent partners.

The Committee on Pro-Life Activities is encouraging Catholics to learn about the dangers of the abortion pill and to take action by sending messages to pharmaceutical companies and pharmacies. Bishop Thomas specifically criticized the Food and Drug Administration for enabling a nationwide mail-order abortion industry by allowing the pill to be prescribed through telehealth appointments and sold online or at local pharmacies, which he said circumvents state laws.

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  1. Sep 29, 1:30 AM USCCB News For Respect Life Month, Bishop Thomas Requests Prayer and Action on the Abortion Pill
  2. Sep 29, 7:01 AM CatholicPhilly For Respect Life Month, Bishop Thomas Requests Prayer and Action on the Abortion Pill
  3. Sep 29, 8:00 AM Catholic New York For Respect Life Month, Bishop Thomas Requests Prayer and Action on the Abortion Pill
  4. Sep 29, 8:24 AM Diocese of Richmond For Respect Life Month, Bishop Thomas Requests Prayer and Action on the Abortion Pill
  5. Sep 29, 11:09 PM Catholic World News Theme of Respect Life Month: 'Mary, Mother of Life" (USCCB)
  6. Sep 30, 12:15 PM The Catholic Sun During Respect Life Month, Catholics urged to pray, take action to stop use of abortion pill
  7. Sep 30, 11:24 AM Angelus News During Respect Life Month, Catholics urged to pray, take action to stop use of abortion pill
  8. Sep 30, 12:41 PM The Texas Catholic During Respect Life Month, Catholics urged to pray, take action to stop use of abortion pill
  9. Sep 30, 12:27 PM OSV News During Respect Life Month, Catholics urged to pray, take action to stop use of abortion pill
  10. Sep 30, 12:27 PM Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend During Respect Life Month, Catholics urged to pray, take action to stop use of abortion pill
  11. Sep 30, 4:29 PM The Central Minnesota Catholic During Respect Life Month, Catholics urged to pray, take action to stop use of abortion pill
  12. Oct 1, 3:39 AM Vatican News Tiếng Việt Các Giám mục Hoa Kỳ mời gọi cầu nguyện và hành động trong Tháng Tôn trọng Sự sống
  13. Oct 1, 10:59 AM Catholic Star Herald Respect Life Month calls on ‘Mary, Mother of Life’
  14. Oct 1, 5:28 AM Diocese of Scranton During Respect Life Month, Catholics urged to pray, take action to stop use of abortion pill
  15. Sep 30, 5:00 PM Archdiocese of Miami Catholics urged to pray, take action to stop use of abortion pill
  16. Oct 1, 9:07 PM The Monitor During Respect Life Month, Catholics urged to pray, take action to stop use of abortion pill
  17. Oct 2, 5:00 AM Catholic Review During Respect Life Month, Catholics urged to pray, take action to stop use of abortion pill
  18. Oct 3, 9:17 PM Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis For Respect Life Month, prayer and action requested to stop spread of abortion pill
  19. Oct 4, 3:32 PM Diocese of Saginaw For Respect Life Month, Bishop Thomas Requests Prayer and Action on the Abortion Pill

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