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Massachusetts bishops condemn late-term abortion law

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The Catholic bishops of Massachusetts stated that eliminating legal restraints on late-term abortion is 'gravely immoral'. A new law allows physicians to perform abortions after 24 weeks if medically necessary. Massachusetts becomes the latest state with no abortion limits.

SourcesAngelus NewsDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendCatholic New YorkOSV NewsThe Catholic SunAmerica

6 sources Aug 11, 2026

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How the coverage unfolded

  1. Aug 11, 10:00 AM Catholic New York ‘Gravely Immoral’: Massachusetts Eliminates ‘Any Legal Restraint’ on Late-Term Abortion
  2. Aug 11, 9:07 AM Angelus News Massachusetts bishops decry new law easing restrictions on late-term abortion
  3. Aug 11, 10:06 AM OSV News Massachusetts bishops: Eliminating ‘any legal restraint’ on late-term abortion ‘gravely immoral’
  4. Aug 11, 9:50 AM The Catholic Sun Massachusetts bishops: Eliminating ‘any legal restraint’ on late-term abortion ‘gravely immoral’
  5. Aug 11, 10:06 AM Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend Massachusetts bishops: Eliminating ‘any legal restraint’ on late-term abortion ‘gravely immoral’
  6. Aug 11, 1:02 PM America Massachusetts bishops: Elimination of ‘any legal restraint’ on late-term abortion is ‘gravely immoral’

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