Faith & Church Engagement

Root criticizes Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey's support for expanded abortion access and contrasts it with her public identification as Catholic. He argues that bishops should consider formal ecclesiastical discipline rather than limit their response to public statements.

Ferguson responds to changes in Massachusetts abortion law by arguing that human dignity must include children in the womb. He combines legal and medical claims with a Christian case for protecting unborn life and supporting pregnant women.

Massachusetts lawmakers passed Bill H.5595 to remove all abortion restrictions throughout pregnancy, allowing abortions up until birth based on a physician's judgment. The bill, awaiting Governor Maura Healey's signature, would make Massachusetts the 11th state with no abortion limits and has drawn criticism from pro-life leaders and the state's Catholic bishops.

Lawler criticizes the response of Massachusetts Catholic leaders to state abortion policy and political pressure. He argues that weak institutional resistance leaves unborn children and pro-life principles without an effective public defense.