Montana ends parental consent requirement for minors getting abortions — By: Catholic News Agency

Montana state capitol. / Credit: Natalia Bratslavsky/Shutterstock Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Aug 15, 2024 / 18:00 pm (CNA). The Montana Supreme Court invalidated a state law requiring minors to obtain parental consent for abortion on the grounds that the law violated the “fundamental right” to privacy guaranteed in the state constitution. In a unanimous ruling issued…

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‘Catholics for Harris-Walz’ virtual event abruptly canceled — By: Catholic News Agency

Democratic presidential candidate, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and Democratic vice presidential candidate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz appear on stage together during a campaign event on Aug. 7, 2024, in Detroit. / Credit: Andrew Harnik/Getty Images Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Aug 15, 2024 / 18:53 pm (CNA). A virtual campaign event focused on organizing Catholic support for Vice…

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Notre Dame suspends men’s swim team for entire year over gambling scandal — By: Catholic News Agency

The University of Notre Dame. / Credit: Grindstone Media Group/Shutterstock National Catholic Register, Aug 15, 2024 / 17:13 pm (CNA). The University of Notre Dame has suspended its men’s swimming program for at least one academic year after an investigation uncovered an internal betting ring and a toxic team culture.  The external review “confirmed and…

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Arizona Supreme Court says state can use ‘unborn human’ in abortion vote explainer — By: Catholic News Agency

Longtime pro-life advocate Lynn Dyer places a sign that reads “Life Never a Mistake” on public property in front of Camelback Family Planning, an abortion clinic in Phoenix, on April 18, 2024. / Credit: FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Aug 15, 2024 / 15:19 pm (CNA). Here’s a roundup of pro-life-related…

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