Each year, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) observes Respect Life Month in October to bring greater focus on the dignity of human life. This year, Bishop Daniel E. Thomas, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on Pro-Life Activities, invites the faithful into prayer, deeper reflection, and action. “Our Blessed Mother is our model for upholding the sanctity of all human life in every stage and circumstance. We entrust all our efforts to protect mothers and babies to her motherly care, which we greatly need at this time,” Bishop Thomas said.
“Today, with easier access to abortion pills, the abortion rate is tragically climbing, along with increased health risks. This means that more women, many of whom have been misinformed about the nature and risks of the abortion pill, will have an abortion alone at home, without any medical supervision. It also sets up additional opportunities for exploitation by violent partners or human traffickers. These affronts to human dignity demand our response,” said Bishop Thomas.
Through a focused effort of prayer and action to stop the spread of the abortion pill, the USCCB is encouraging the faithful to learn about the dangers of the abortion pill and take action by sending messages to pharmacies and pharmaceutical companies. Click here to read more.